Airtight
Original Artwork by Darlyn Susan Yee
Knotted Cotton on Stone
9 in h x 8-1/2 in w x 8-1/2 in d
Vessels - Series Statement
I have been perfecting my knotting artistry for over 50 years. Working with simple materials such as cotton string and rope, I sculpt each vessel carefully selecting and meticulously tying thousands upon thousands of knots. This labor-intensive technique, the process of making the work, becomes just as important as the resulting form.
There is also a certain intimacy in my knotted work that is borne of the process itself. Each knot is a moment of my time spent in studio, providing structure and bringing a sense of order to the chaotic lengths of string and rope. The knots I use most in my work are a contemporary form of Macramé. I wrote the book Macramé Today: Contemporary Knotting Projects to teach others the techniques and processes which first inspired me as an artist.
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