This is a textile original work created by Margaret Blank.
Crafted through a fiber-based technique, rug hooking pieces of yarn or strips of fabric in through a backing material. In this case, the backing material is burlap.
This image presents a textured, cozy scene. The color palette is inviting, using rich earth tones and calming sky hues to evoke a landscape motif. The bottom part of the piece features deep greens and muted yellows, suggesting a grassy field that gradually transitions upward into vibrant oranges and golds, reminiscent of a rolling hill bathed in sunlight. Above this, the sky is crafted with variegated blues punctuated by fluffy, white clouds, dynamically swirling across the expanse.
The clustered loops of yarn or fabric create a three-dimensional effect that adds both visual interest and tactile warmth. This technique—possibly punch needle or latch hook—lends a folk-art quality to the piece, often associated with traditions of handicraft that celebrate nature and home environments.
Symbolically, this work could evoke ideas of pastoral tranquility or the simple beauty of the natural world as seen through a handcrafted lens. It invites viewers to slow down and appreciate texture, color, and form in a deeply personal, comforting way. The framing suggests pride in this work, displaying it as a small window into a serene, idyllic landscape made tangible and accessible through craft.
This piece was created in 2024.
The dimensions of the art is 6" x 6".
This piece is part of our "Fields of Gold" Temporary exhibit. Come and see it in person through the months of August and September 2025.