These photos show one of Cynthia Catlin's latest fiber art creations called "Off Kilter":
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This is how Cynthia describes it:
My
objective with this project was to give myself permission to play and disappear
in the zone of creativity during the global pandemic. I started this idea with
the intention to utilize my collection of African fabrics. Intuitively, I
allowed the colors and prints to speak as I picked them up and I sewed them
together. I attempted to get out of my own way and just play. With no time
constraints and no deadline, I pieced for several days, then I studied the
results. I eliminated a few and tried a new found tilted block layout. During
the observation and reflection time I hesitated but I kept believing and
working and the ideas soon followed. This process was pure freedom that comes
from no preconceived ideas about the final product. It was calming, cathartic
and a pleasant diversion from the nation’s unrest.
