Mary Downe

Wonderful article about Jim Haynes and his weekly dinners in Paris.

Wearable Art. Naturally dyed scarves for sale at https://etsy.com/shop/NaturallyDyedScarves

I've just finished this new painting "Landscape Memories", 4x3 feet. During the past months I've been longing to travel. The painting is about the layering of memories of landscapes I've visited, photographed, drawn. I've collaged wallpaper onto the surface. For me the wallpaper represents memories of/nostalgia for an earlier time.

My exhibition of NATURAL DYES at Noriko Toga's Gallery, near Okayama Japan, will open on November 3rd. Here is one of the pieces she will be exhibiting. There will be a Zoom event for the opening.

My scarves are now for sale at https://marydownetextiles.com

See more of my work at www.marydowne.ca

For purchase at http://www.marydownetextiles.com These scarves have both been dyed with Cochineal natural dye, which comes from tiny insects found on cactus plants. I've only used a bit of dye to give this soft pink colour. One scarf is Merino wool, the other is silk. Printed using Japanese Shibori resist technique.

Nicole modelling some of my scarves. Now for sale at https://www.marydownetextiles.com

This cotton scarf, handwoven in India, is dyed with Persimmon and Indigo natural dyes. Persimmon Dye, made from Persimmon fruits, involves a lengthly process ...to achieve the darkest colours. The dye is painted onto the fabric and left to bake in the sun. During the first day in the sun the fabric turns a very pale pinky brown. With each succeeding dye and sun exposure the fabric becomes increasingly darker. For sale at https://www.marydownetextiles.com

I am thrilled to be included in the Swedish blog Go Green Design, which includes the work of Issey Miyake. It is a beautiful site for all those interested in sustainable fashion. www.gogreendesign.se/shibori-design