"A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread."
George Herbert's words inspired the design of this clay and fabric sculpture. The woman, and the heart she has captured, are both entwined with thread. Here is the meandering creation in pictures and a few words.
I was only minutes into the project when, for reasons I no longer remember, I deviated from the plan for a doll. An armature was formed and I was on my way to a figurine. I worked on this figure for four weeks, trying different media and techniques. The paper clay is very forgiving. It can be shaped, carved and sanded with each new idea or mood. At 17 inches tall, the figure is larger than intended. It is a good thing I had only one package of paper clay..... who knows how this project may have grown!
