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Taking Thread to a Whole New Level

Linda Permann, contributor

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Here's an installation view of Devorah Sperber's works at the Brooklyn Museum in Summer 2007.

Photo: DevorahSperber.com

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I find my thread collection inspiring to look at, but it's nothing compared to the work of Devorah Sperber, who recently used 20,376 spools of thread in her Da Vinci inspired piece, "After the Last Supper." The pixelated views of her art appear to be abstract color combinations until the viewer looks at them through acrylic viewing spheres, which rotate the image to it's proper orientation (as laid out in spools, the images are upside down and backwards). She uses other craft materials as media, too, including chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) and beads. I can only imagine the meticulous detail that goes into plotting and constructing each of these works-- it is definitely worth checking out more pieces on her website.

I missed my chance to see her work in person at the Brooklyn Museum a couple of years ago, but you can look at this exhibition schedule to see if her work is included in any museums near you-- future shows in the US include New York City, Boise ID and Knoxville TN.

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Jrsjewels writes: I totally agree! This is AMAZING!
Posted: 8:16 am on October 21st

Jrsjewels writes: I totally agree! This is AMAZING!
Posted: 8:15 am on October 21st

Char50 writes: Absolutely Amazing! Can't believe the time and work it must have taken to do this! Especially love the version of Monet's Water Lilies!

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention! Awesome!

Posted: 9:02 am on October 10th

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