Mixed Medium Soft (Felted) Art Sculptures
by
Kathleen Hornby
For several years I have been captivated by the versatility and the seemingly magical properties of wool, and how the fleece from different breeds, each with it's own characteristics can be used to bring a different dimension to the figures I create.
When creating a figure I also draw heavily on my other influences and in particular, elements of steampunk, and mystical symbolism are evident in many of my pieces.
However, the dominant art form used in my work is felting an ancient craft which can be traced as far back as 6300 B.C.
Wet felting is the process by which layers of wo