Bebe Kuhr
Needlepoint Transformed (Series), 2021
Preferred Aluminum, Shredded Book Plates & Aluminum Stand H-12" L-20" D-6"
I have transformed needlepointing into a completely different realm. Instead of using the traditional needle, embroidery thread and canvas; I use an exacto knife, shredded paper and perforated aluminum. I hand form the shape. Next I shred color plates from a book on modern art to use as my pallet to make the imagery. Using a knife I weave the shreds, repeating this process thousands of times. It’s a meditative process in selecting each piece. I want the end result to create a multi-sensory experience for the viewer.
Bebe Kuhr
How I feel, 2021
Repurposed Book Plates on Fine Art - plates shredded & needlepointed into aluminum. H 12" W 6" D 10"
How I Feel, all the emotions of what was happening in 2020/21; covid, riots & politics. Being able to hike in open space was the only solis.
Bebe Kuhr
At the Hands of Man, 2021
Knotless Netting & rusted steel H 38" W 34"
Time is running out to stop global warming. The sphere represents the earth with the hands of Man being the cause. The hourglass inside the sphere is telling us time is running out. The hand on the hourglass is trying to turn it over to reverse the effects that man has hand on the planet.
Bebe Kuhr
3 Dimensional Design Sculptures, 2020
Repurposed Telephone wire Varies
My sculptures uses one of the oldest known textile technique called Nålbinding. It was used by the Egyptians and Vikings. This technique is a laborious process that involves passing the full length of the wire through each loop. I thrive on experimenting with different and unconventional materials.
Bebe Kuhr
Endangered, 2019
Paper (repurposed book), Niau natural fiber, steel wire H-5' W-3' D-1"
Bebe Kuhr
Fragmented, 2019
Handmade knotted netting (fishermans net), Repurposed Image, nuts & bolts L-7' H-3' D-11"
Bebe Kuhr
Trio, 2019
Wire, pinecone scales H 18" W 17" D 14"
Bebe Kuhr
Extinct, 2019
Ostrich Shards 2' x 3'
The five vessels represent the five animal kingdoms and all the species that have gone extinct.
Bebe Kuhr
With the Grace of the Planets We Stand, 2018
Rust dyed silk, porcupine quills, septarian nodule/stones L-48" W 39" D 8"
Bebe Kuhr
Pods, 2017
cane, reed, coconut pod & mylar 5' x 20" x 12"
The seven pods represent the seven continents. The egg shape is woven with cane & reed showing how all living things are interconnected. the half coconut shell's represent the land masses and the Mylar represents the oceans.
