River of Softness

River of Softness   Strips of silk velvet that were coloured with natural dyes are sewn to commercially embroidered linen and then pleated with hand stitch.

The piece is as heavy as an animal's fur pelt and just as soft.   22 x 49 inches (56 x 124 cm)  2025

River of Softness reverse side, block printed heavy silk satin from India, hand quilted, 

detail 

River of Softness is part of The Sky exhibition on display the summer of 2025 at the Art Gallery of Sudbury.  174 Elgin Street, downtown Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.  On view until August 30, 2025.