Monday 3 March 2014

Studio Series: undomestic strainer

undomestic: strainer; © Karen Thiessen, 2012
undomestic is a mini-series where I take household objects and render them unusable through a repetitive action. In this case, I sewed buttons onto a wire mesh strainer.
undomestic: strainer detail; © Karen Thiessen, 2012
My favourite parts of strainer are the handle and loopy "antennae" that I wrapped with embroidery floss. Wrapping the handle was immensely satisfying. Seeing it reminds me to do it again.
undomestic: strainer detail; © Karen Thiessen, 2012
Here's a detail of the loopy "antennae."