Melinda Berkowicz is a member of EAST Textile group, who will be exhibiting at the Knitting and Stitching shows later this year
She brought her wonderful textiles to my local branch of the Embroiderers' Guild yesterday, and what a wonderful speaker she is. Her work is very inspiring and already I am looking forward to her workshop later in the year.
Melinda has taken inspiration from her time in both Australia and Israel, along with a strong sense of family history to weave (sometimes literally) works of art which have a strong narrative element.
She was kind enough to allow me to share some of the pieces with you on my blog.
Australian inspired pieces using natural materials, hand made papers ane silk
Beautiful pieces, hiding and protecting rich embroideries behind encrusted doors.
Hand painted silk is evident in all her work, richly encrusted or over printed.
Small shells from Lake Kineret - The Sea of Galilee - found during a long period of drought entombed in acrylic tubes.
Silk entombed in acrylic tubes
And wrapped round acrylic rods
And wonderful weaving, all show what a versatile artist she is.
I hope you enjoyed the mini gallery of her work.
Don't forget to visit EAST for even more inspiration
Bev
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