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."