Abstract Nylon Sculpture

 

This is an abstract sculpture, created with wire, nylon fabric, and colorful thread.

To create mass and extend beyond the base, thick wires were attached and bent into curves.  A nylon stocking was put over the wires to create the surface of the sculpture.  This part was challenging for me, because I couldn't keep the shape I wanted with my initial attempt, but I started over with new wires and accepted that the wires' shape will change with the nylon.

To create volume, the nylon was pulled inside, and hooked between wires on a loose end.  The colorful threads create more empty spaces and volume.

Unfortunately, I was unable to make the nylon surface itself colorful, but this was made up for with the addition of colorful thread.  I was able to successfully sew them with even spacing, and even do a cool effect with the twist of the blue threads.