MAY 2024 CHERYLEE DUNCAN


CHERYLEE DUNCAN


There is a school of thought that artists must have only one recognizable style but I have too

much artful energy to adhere to that “rule”. If I have a distinct trademark, I would label it “eclectic”.

I abhor waste and therefore get excited about reusing and upcycling as much as possible.

When I crochet rugs from all recycled fabrics (see my regular display here within the gallery), I

save bits and pieces for use in my mixed media paintings. This method, along with using

only what I already have on hand, is how I’ve created this series, Threadscapes. I am elated to

find the perfect scrap of lace, thread, rope, shoestring, yarn, dried flowers from my garden,

pencil shavings, dried paint scraps, old gel medium I’ve sculpted, stamp-carving remnants,

upholstery samples, curtains, doilies, bits of jewelry, etc, to emulate nature’s delight in each

piece; the options are excitingly endless. I invite you to look closely and enjoy the texture!