Art

Item Description

Signed, Framed Photograph of painting originally produced by acrylic paint on silk fabric. 

Framed size is 23.5"x 19.5" 

Artist Statement and Method

"My art reflects awe of God’s creation, especially Montana’s folded rolls of prairie, blue haze mountains, majestic wildlife, and warm-hearted people. I share Montana through the addictive, yet challenging, non-forgiving media of silk painting. Although traditional silk painting is looser in style, I use a black gutta resist in a more exact drawing style. The gutta must completely enclose an area, much like the banks of a lake, to corral the highly pigmented liquid dye that floods the silk fibers, creating a nearly glowing effect. I have fallen in love with a media who mocks my desire for control, but I enjoy the irony of the battle. Never studying other silk artists in the early stages of working with silk, my experimentation lead to a unique style of silk painting. The juxtaposition of ancient Asian silk dying, with its vibrant, intense color, against the traditional western themes of Montana, has created an exciting, unique blend of "contemporary and conventional visuals."

"I paint on silk, which is an ancient Asian art. . The dye used is very vibrant and liquid, somewhat like Easter egg dye. Depending on the amount of water, this dye spreads quickly, allowing for the blending of colors directly on the silk. Value is controlled with water, and white areas need to be left. All marks are permanent. When painting, the silk must be suspended some how. I use frames, vices, or looms - depending on the size of the piece. Gutta is a liquid resist that comes in a tube with a tip that comes in various sizes. The artist learns to draw with this. Learning to apply the right amount of pressure with an even flow and control can be a daunting task. The blow dryer is used to dry the gutta and wet material. The gutta must be ironed after it is dry so that there is a chemical reaction to create a resist for the dye. Regular paint brushes can be used. If the piece needs to be touchable or washable, then I chemically treat it. I also use a clothes line to dry items."

 Dawn Sievers work can be found at https://www.dawnlsievers.com/