Sometimes
an artist just shouldn’t put too much thought into what the observer’s
perception would be behind the so-called meaning of a given piece (whether it is suppose to have meaning or not). Especially if inspiration pops mainly from
botanical- and anatomical elements like flowers, leaves, mushrooms,
butterflies, and so on… who needs explanation then really? That is exactly the case of the whimsical and
sometimes somewhat bizarre pieces made by Lyndie Dourthe. She starts off by dyeing and hand-painting
some fabric and then she meticulously cuts it out to fashion ethereal like
flowers or leaves… or she sews it together into an object. These components can eventually become a necklace,
an anatomical study or a still life to display, to wear or just appreciate. For her, she says “the difference between
science and art is not that great – both can be poetry”.
