Christine Miller
Flourishing, 2022
Handwoven double weave fabric of wire and fiber with woven metal band of wire and fiber 11"h x 11"w x 8"d
The beauty of new life sooths our souls, and Flourishing reflects growth and opening. Whether it is found in the natural world around us or within our sould and spirit, it communicates hope, optimism, and joy. This sculpture is handwoven in a double weave structure with wire and fiber, with a wire and fiber band.
Christine Miller
Group Dynamics, 2022
Handwoven woven metal fabric of wire and fiber 13"h x 14"w x 10"d
Group dynamics are at play whenever a small or large group assemble. There can be an imbalance of power, or there can be a powerful leader. This sculpture's subtle variations in the black fibers speaks to the collective and the individual. It is up to the viewer to decide if there is harmony or dissension in this group dynamic. This sculpture is handwoven of wire and fiber with crocheted wire embellishment.
Christine Miller
Encoded, 2020
Wire, fiber, metal - woven metal fabric with fiber embellishment 8"h x 6"w x 6"d
There is a mystery to information that is undecipherable. We are made to recognize patterns in order to unlock meaning, but sometimes the truth eludes us. As our technological capabilities continue to advance, the power to manipulate and skew meaning and truth infiltrates our reality. We are drawn to ancient artifacts that feel solid with unmoving truth, even when there is still a barrier for complete understanding. Will our advancements ultimately lead us to our downfall?
Christine Miller
Emergence, 2020
Wire, metallic fiber - double weave metal fabric 14"h x 10"w x 9"d
Gold and silver are precious metal colors and are tied to concepts of being precious, regal, eternal, and valuable. The forms in this sculpture also display unity, growth, and solidarity. In this time of much uncertainty, Emergence shows the strength and beauty of the collective. The woven metal fabric is also a double woven fabric - the gold and silver layers are intertwined and move back and forth from one surface to another. The agility and flexibility of the color changes is seamless, but the vertical movement of each section strengthens the upward motion of the sculpture. The softness and gentle arcs of the curving forms rely on the strength and integrity of the wire for their graceful lines, displaying the dance of strength and beauty.
Christine Miller
Navigation, 2020
Wire, fiber, beads - woven metal fabric with bead embellishment 5.5"h x 23"w x 13"d
The woven metal fabric can create crisp forms or can be free and undulating. The boat form is shaped and stitched with wire, then embellished with beads. Additional, narrower strips of woven metal are woven throughout the wider fabric. The boat form is integrated into the undulating base, creating the idea of a boat navigating through fast waters.
Christine Miller
Scarlet Pods, 2020
Wire, metallic fiber, beads - woven metal fabric with crochet & bead embellishment 11.5" x 4" x 4", 8.5" x 4" x 4", 5" x 4" x 4"
The color red evokes strong emotions: anger, frustration, and conflict. It is also a color we associate with love. These are but a few of the emotions that have bubbled up during the COVID-19 quarantine. The scarlet pods reference the distancing we have had to maintain to keep ourselves safe. We may be in small groups of people we are safe around. Single individuals navigate feelings of isolation and loneliness. The pods, our safe zones, can feel comforting, or they can feel confining. Some relationships have grown stronger in this new normal, while others have strayed apart. Humans are social creatures, and now when we want to touch each other, we are advised to stay away. The blue accents refer to the loyalty we feel to ourselves, to our community, and to our country in this national crisis.
Christine Miller
Scarlet Coral, 2019
Wire, fiber - woven metal fabric with fiber embellishment 11"h x 7"w x 6"d
Weaving with wire as the warp allows the creation of a woven metal fabric that can be used as a sculptural material. This sculpture is part of a larger exhibition "Beneath the Surface - A Coral Reef Installation" and examines our relationship to the oceans and the destruction of sacred life forms like coral reefs due to global warming and man made stressors. The advocacy nature of this work is a clarion call for action to figure out how to navigate through these global challenges. Despite the hardness of the wire, organic lines come to life in the manipulation of the woven metal. The juxtaposition of hard and soft are married into a unique sculptural expression.
Christine Miller
In Full Bloom, 2020
Wire, fiber, organza, pearls, crystals - woven metal fabric with fiber and bead embellishment 12"h x 12"w x 12"d
Nature is a continual inspiration for artistic expression. With the continuing stresses to our natural world, artists strive to replicate the beauty and wonder of nature in their artworks. This floral sculpture captures the wonder and beauty of a stand of spring flowers, resuming the life cycle of rebirth after death and dormancy.
Christine Miller
Coral Flowers, 2019
Wire, fiber, hand dyed felt - woven metal fabric with fiber embellishment 10"h x 14"w x 12"d
Weaving with wire as the warp allows the creation of a woven metal fabric that can be used as a sculptural material. Currently, this body of work examines our relationship to the oceans and the destruction of sacred life forms like coral reefs due to global warming and man made stressors. The advocacy nature of this work is a clarion call for action to figure out how to navigate through these global challenges. Despite the hardness of the wire, organic lines come to life in the manipulation of the woven metal. The juxtaposition of hard and soft are married into a unique sculptural expression.
Christine Miller
Flowing, 2018
Wire, fiber - double weave metal fabric 9" x 7" x 5.5"
Weaving with wire as the warp allows the creation of a woven metal fabric that can be used as a sculptural material. Currently, this body of work examines our relationship to the oceans and the destruction of sacred life forms like coral reefs due to global warming and man made stressors. The advocacy nature of this work is a clarion call for action to figure out how to navigate through these global challenges. Despite the hardness of the wire, organic lines come to life in the manipulation of the woven metal. The juxtaposition of hard and soft are married into a unique sculptural expression.
