Currently I am working on a series of paintings inspired by the many vibrant woven rugs and tapestries I saw on my travels in Morocco in 2009-10. The patterns and imagery for the paintings use personal symbolism, but the memory of the Moroccan fabrics is suggested in the unusual combination of colour.
I am interested in the possibility of evoking the sense of touch in the viewer. I treat the canvas as a three-dimensional object-in-space and intend to emphasise the characteristics of form, colour and texture that allude to the fabric’s object-hood, rather than create an illusionistic image of a textile.
The idea that I can confuse the sensory perception of the audience becomes a constant stimulus for my work. In the past I have experimented with forms and glazes that make porcelain look and feel like some other material, such as plastic or flesh. In my Shelf Life Series of 2008 I attempted to trigger childhood memories of plastic toys by developing a specific glaze for my porcelain objects (for images check out my link www.noise.net/spoonfeeder).
My background as a ceramic artist is now influencing the form and approach of my painting practice. The ultimate aim for my series of Textile paintings is to move the imagery beyond the surface of the canvas and create something that lies between sculpture and painting.
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Tags: Kim Goldsmith, Textile Paintings
