Art Work Friday

Yarn Graffiti Art

A few weeks ago the kids and I headed out on an adventure.

We found a fun artsy town and I was

thrilled to see Yarn Graffiti Art

covering many of the towns benches, trees, sign posts, etc...

Part of the reason for my excitement was last year at this

time I was able to participate in a large

yarn graffiti art installation in Indianapolis.

Now honestly before this opportunity,

I had never heard of yarn graffiti.

Remember my wonderful friend Elyce?

(Elyce & Wayne)

She is a huge part of the art scene in Indianapolis!

During this gallery open house she was asked to

assemble a theme and team to produce

a large yarn graffiti art piece for the stairwell.

I can knit, my sister can knit so we jumped on the chance

to be part of something this creative.

It was decided to represent the seasons on each

part of the stairs.

My sister and I had the job of "spring base"

and "fall base".

First Spring....

We decided to create a variegated grass

by using a variety of greens and textures.

I love the way the "flowers" look like

they are growing out of the "grass"!

Then summer...

which was created against the landing window.

See the yellow pom poms (aka stars)!

(I helped make those too!)

Then fall...

For the base I decided to create a patchwork base

to resemble fall leaves!

My sister and I knitted small 4 x 4 squares,

which I then sewed together to complete the base.

I love the way they assembled the piece

with actual tree limbs and pom pom falling leaves!

At last Winter...

complete with falling pom pom snow!

Here is the stair well from above!

My Yarn Graffiti alternative identity!

I know that this is probably very different art from

what I normally share, however, I probably spent

more combined hours on this project than

anything I've ever done before!

Thank you for joining me today!

if you have anything you would like to share

(see anything really means anything!)

Please link below!