Ann Vollum
Gorgon: Stheno, 2022
Eco and rust dyed rescued fabrics, Polyfil, wire, washers, coiling cord, hardware cloth 34"H x 14"W X 11"D
In Greek mythology, Stheno was the eldest of the three Gorgon sisters, famous for "hair" made of living venomous snakes. Snake like coils adorn this transformative piece, which represents a growing level of maturity and complexity in my sculptural forms and a changing artistic vision. Textiles that I have rescued are altered over the course of many days using a layering of techniques including rust and eco dying. Poufs are stuffed and then further rust dyed to add a sense of age and being one with nature. I am interested in complexity, color and texture.
Ann Vollum
Gorgon: Stheno – Detail, 2022
Eco and rust dyed rescued fabrics, Polyfil, wire, washers, coiling cord, hardware cloth 34"H x 14"W X 11"D
Detail: In Greek mythology, Stheno was the eldest of the three Gorgon sisters, famous for "hair" made of living venomous snakes. Snake like coils adorn this transformative piece, which represents a growing level of maturity and complexity in my sculptural forms and a changing artistic vision. Textiles that I have rescued are altered over the course of many days using a layering of techniques including rust and eco dying. Poufs are stuffed and then further rust dyed to add a sense of age and being one with nature. I am interested in complexity, color and texture.
Ann Vollum
Gorgon: Euryale, 2022
Eco and rust dyed rescued fabrics, Polyfil, wire, washers, coiling cord, hardware cloth 29.5 "H x 14.5 "W X 8"D
This piece is named for Euryale who in Greek mythology, was the second eldest of the Gorgons, the three sisters that have the hair of living, venomous snakes. Textiles that I have rescued are altered over the course of many days using a layering of techniques including rust and eco dying. Poufs are stuffed and then further rust dyed to add a sense of age and being one with nature. Extra texture and depth were added after the piece was assembled using thread and ink. I am interested in complexity, color and texture.
Ann Vollum
Gorgon: Euryale – Detail, 2022
Eco and rust dyed rescued fabrics, Polyfil, wire, washers, coiling cord, hardware cloth 29.5 "H x 14.5 "W X 8"D
This piece is named for Euryale who in Greek mythology, was the second eldest of the Gorgons, the three sisters that have the hair of living, venomous snakes. Textiles that I have rescued are altered over the course of many days using a layering of techniques including rust and eco dying. Poufs are stuffed and then further rust dyed to add a sense of age and being one with nature. Extra texture and depth were added after the piece was assembled using thread and ink. I am interested in complexity, color and texture.
Ann Vollum
Wild at Heart, 2021
Linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint 17.5" H x 19" W x 1.125" D
This portrait is completely hand stitched with a painted background for contrast. The stitches create a “painterly” effect overlapping in various directions. All stitches use one strand of embroidery floss. The piece is also quite beautiful from the reverse side.
Ann Vollum
Self-a Portrait in Red, 2021
Linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint 17.5" H x 19" W x 1.125" D
Ann Vollum
Web: Escape, 2021
String, cloth, raffia, thread, buttons, PVA 2"H x 18"W x 3.5"D
Two webs superimposed on each other - a reflection of the webs we weave in life.
Ann Vollum
Web: Trapped, 2021
String, cloth, ribbon, thread, buttons, PVA 19"H x 19"W x 3.5"D
Two webs superimposed on each other - a reflection of the webs we weave in life.
Ann Vollum
Escaping the Gilded Cage, 2021
Bird cage, found stick, fabric, Poly-fil, wool, natural dyes, thread, buttons, ink 14" H x 14" W x 14" D
The scroll in this piece was hand printed, cut into pieces and re-pieced together. Hand stitching adds detail. The backing cloth is eco dyed with avocados.
Ann Vollum
The Pants They Wore: 525, 2021
Up-cycled jeans, lace, textiles, wool, washers, buttons, beads 31"H x 20"W x 1.5"D
Shredded, knotted, stitched into and adorned, this piece grew from my frazzled “pandemic” mind set and also a reflection of the state of the country. Adornment is indicative of hope. I like that the pants and the many buttons and embellishments have hidden stories from across generations and continents.
