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.
The piece portrays a scenic landscape full of vibrant colors and lively textures, evoking both tactility and depth.
The upper part of the artwork is dominated by soft, cloud-like formations in varying shades of blue and white, suggesting a dynamic sky scattered with fluffy clouds. The texture here is dense and soft, creating a sense of airy movement. Below the sky, a section of warm oranges and yellows appears, likely representing the sun's rays or perhaps autumnal trees catching the light or fields of canola, adding warmth and contrast to the scene.
A sizeable expanse of blue threads occupies the middle section, evocative of a serene body of water. Its cool tones are balanced by the earthy, muted browns beneath, which might symbolize rocky terrain or a field freshly tilled. The bottom area of the piece features lighter hues of green and gray, hinting at grass or reeds with a delicate, fuzzy texture that contrasts nicely with the more solid sections above.
The overall style is impressionistic, focusing more on the essence and feeling of the landscape rather than fine details. The tactile quality of the fibers invites viewers to not only look but imagine the textures beneath their fingers, enhancing the immersive quality of the scene.
Symbolically, this artwork can be seen as a celebration of nature’s layered complexity—the sky, sun, water, earth, and plants, all woven together harmoniously. Its handmade, fiber-art approach underscores themes of craft, patience, and the beauty found in natural imperfection. The black frame grounds the piece, providing a stark contrast that makes the colors and textures pop, giving the scene a contained yet vibrant vitality.
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.