PRISCILLA SMITH'S CRIES FOR JUSTICE

Deceptively Beautiful Textile Art
Fragile by Priscilla Smith
"The processes and materials I use are designed to generate discomfort, sadness, disgust, and shock on the part of the viewer. I use images such as crosses with dead soldiers' helmets perched on them, bodies torn apart, burning buildings falling down. I use large overpowering images such as a dead soldier's coffin, a menacing airplane, an assault rifle. I use beautiful colors to create an awkward juxtaposition of an infant's toys with a deadly weapon. I make beautiful embroidery pieces stitched with the ugly words of war. I intentionally use discordant colors to further the reaction that 'it just doesn't feel right.' ''
Imagine by Priscilla Smith
IMAGINE - linen, hand dye, machine embroidery, monotype , machine stitch

"Our Congress, with strong, sturdy moral backbones, working together as non-partisans on behalf of the American people ... protecting our rights to freedom, of the press, religious liberty, the rule of law --- as set forth in the Bill of Rights, showing respect to all and acting in ways to earn and retain trust of those they represent - We The People."
I Could Have Been Your Son by Priscilla Smith
I COULD HAVE BEEN YOUR SON - hand dye and commercial fabrics, machine lace making, hand stitch

" I could have been many things ... a loving husband, a caring father, a courageous judge, a giving teacher. We'll never know."


Priscilla, who seems to have done and explored everything possible in the world, lives in Chatham; you will find more of her art at her website. I hope you will take a look at her art and be moved both by its beauty and disquieting message. It might make you squirm to action!

Thank you, Priscilla, for allowing me to publish these works.
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