bits and bobbins

paula sanz caballero

the work of spanish fiber artist paula sanz caballero, while utilizing materials typically associated with “craft,” transcends those outdated stereotypes to truly become art. her spacial sense is amazing…she uses the form and texture of fabric and thread to create an image with an amazing amount of depth.

i strongly suggest that you peruse her work on her site to get a better look at the details…her work and craftswomanship is absolutely stunning.

(detail of a larger work of hers)

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in the interest of diversity and the desire to veer away from fashion a bit, i’ll probably be including posts of this type occasionally (on art, craft and design, particularly when they are fiber-related)…i had been doing it on rare occasions up to now, but i’d like to feature some of that a little more going forward. what inspires me and moves me goes beyond garments and accouterments! it’s all art to me, and my background is in both.

August 14 2007 | Posted in amazing art, crafty cool., this inspires me!

1. August 14 2007 at 2:57 pm

   jennifer

   my favorite form of craft turned art is art quilting. i have seen some beautiful photo galleries online of craft shows. the use of color is amazing, and even more amazing is the use of space and texture. it makes me fall in love with quilts every time. i’d put them on my bed and enjoy them both ways (aesthetically and practically) if i could.

   
   

2. August 14 2007 at 3:17 pm

   Victoria E

   Spectacular! I’ve been looking for someone doing art like this for awhile.

   
   

3. August 14 2007 at 6:13 pm

   Lex

   I just discovered your journal today and I *love* it! Just saying hi and showing some love from a new reader. I’m far too embarrassed to say how long I went through the archive posts today after reading all your recent ones!

   Thanks for the wonderful read

   
   

4. August 14 2007 at 7:53 pm

   blingblingkitty

   thanks for sharing this. very cool. CHEERS!

   
   

5. August 14 2007 at 10:32 pm

   tricia

   everyone: glad you like this! she’s too amazing…i just had to share.

   
   

6. August 15 2007 at 3:13 am

   frostpatterns

   Her art truly is amazing. I love everything about it, the colours, the technique, the sense of humour … I’ve seen some greeting cards by her, they are printed by Roger La Borde. You can have a look at them here: http://www.rogerlaborde.com/haute-couture-cards.html