Michael Raedecker

Michael Raedecker creates beautifully simple images, focusing mainly on very simple line, most commonly working on to canvas or linen. Raedecker doesn't just paint and draw the images however, he also sews into them in order to complete them. He will work in acrylic and use additions of thread to conclude the detail. 

The juxtaposition of the structures and the hand sewn threads make the images so interesting, as well as how they remain with the unfinished style. I am particularly fond of the third image, of how he has suggested water through the subtle gradients of coloured threads. 

This has made me consider how to work with my images from the previous post, by threading into a painting, or even into the photo itself. 

In looking at Raedecker, I also came across another artist at the same time. I found the artist as a suggested page on Instagram. Jane Carkill, who goes by the username @lamblittle produces beautifully embroidered pieces, mainly of animals, but she also paints her images. 

I was interested by her way of working, painting first and then working over the top .

Not only does this come to mind when I think of Raedecker, but it also reminds me again of Anselm Kiefer and his heavily mixed media art. 

Jane Carkill's Instagram page

It will be interesting the explore working in this manner to see what I am able to produce.