Darlyn Susan Yee
My Body My Choice, 2020
Knitted Crocheted and Stitched Acrylic on Steel 84 in h x 120 in w x 1 in d
These unprecedented times of pandemic, political, social, economic and environmental crises are testing my patience. While others have taken to peaceful protest and social action, I choose to make my voice heard and express my feelings, opinions and core values through art. I have created the outsized sweaters to convey home, warmth and comfort. And I have chosen the very deliberate acts of knitting, crocheting and stitching to deliver the unsettled themes of our times and to underscore the timelessness of their sentiments. These slogans heard in the past year have now become a part of the fabric of my life.
Darlyn Susan Yee
Climate Change is Here, 2020
Knitted Crocheted and Stitched Acrylic on Steel 84 in h x 120 in w x 1 in d
These unprecedented times of pandemic, political, social, economic and environmental crises are testing my patience. While others have taken to peaceful protest and social action, I choose to make my voice heard and express my feelings, opinions and core values through art. I have created the outsized sweaters to convey home, warmth and comfort. And I have chosen the very deliberate acts of knitting, crocheting and stitching to deliver the unsettled themes of our times and to underscore the timelessness of their sentiments. These slogans heard in the past year have now become a part of the fabric of my life.
Darlyn Susan Yee
Black Lives Matter, 2020
Knitted Crocheted and Stitched Acrylic on Steel 84 in h x 120 in w x 1 in d
These unprecedented times of pandemic, political, social, economic and environmental crises are testing my patience. While others have taken to peaceful protest and social action, I choose to make my voice heard and express my feelings, opinions and core values through art. I have created the outsized sweaters to convey home, warmth and comfort. And I have chosen the very deliberate acts of knitting, crocheting and stitching to deliver the unsettled themes of our times and to underscore the timelessness of their sentiments. These slogans heard in the past year have now become a part of the fabric of my life.
Darlyn Susan Yee
100 Colors, 2018
Crocheted Acrylic 24 in h x 1475 in w x .5 in d
100 Colors was a site-specific installation of crocheted yarns representing each of the 100 years of Otis College of Art and Design. Donated ‘granny stash’ and current yarns celebrate the contributions of Otis College alumni and current students to the greater creative community.
Darlyn Susan Yee
Big Daddy Apron, 2012
Crocheted Plastic 59 in h x 60 in w x 3 in d
Creating juxtaposition between industrial materials such as flagging tape used on construction sites with the homespun techniques such as knitting and crocheting, the choice of materials and the selection of a garish color palette are all intended to highlight the assumptions society makes about gender. The flagging tape unexpectedly provides the perfect gauge to create in the larger-scale I envisioned for this series. At the same time, the use of industrial materials challenged me to create my own crochet hooks and knitting needles to suit the scale and force compliance.
Darlyn Susan Yee
Body Cocoon No. 26, 2018
Knitted Wool, Acrylic, Polyester and Metal 34 in h x 16 in w x 16 in d
Manipulating elements of color, texture and line to mimic and exaggerate the human form, I create knitted sculptures that seem to grow, morph and dance before your eyes. Some reach out from the walls, while those suspended from the ceilings sway gently with changes in air currents. The open and transparent nature of the sculptures cast beautiful shadow play. Viewers of these sculptures I refer to as Body Cocoons are often compare them to the abstract sculptures of Ruth Asawa and Constantin Brâncuși. While I am flattered by the comparison, the softer lines and more playful and tactile intent behind my works set them apart from other abstract sculptural works.
Darlyn Susan Yee
Excessively Handled, 2006
Knotted Cotton String on Stone 13-1/2 in h x 8-1/2 in w x 8-1/2 in d
I have been perfecting my knotting artistry for over 45 years. Working with simple materials such as cotton string, I sculpt each vessel carefully selecting and meticulously tying thousands upon thousands of knots. This labor-intensive technique, the process of making the work, becomes just as important as its resulting form. There is also a certain intimacy in my knotted work that is borne of the process itself. Each knot is a moment of my time spent in studio, providing structure and bringing a sense of order to the chaotic lengths of string and rope.
Darlyn Susan Yee
Hot Mamma Apron, 2012
Crocheted Plastic Flagging Tape 64 in h x 62 in w x 3 in d
Creating juxtaposition between industrial materials such as flagging tape used on construction sites with the homespun techniques such as knitting and crocheting, the choice of materials and the selection of a garish color palette are all intended to highlight the assumptions society makes about gender. The flagging tape unexpectedly provides the perfect gauge to create in the larger-scale I envisioned for this series. At the same time, the use of industrial materials challenged me to create my own crochet hooks and knitting needles to suit the scale and force compliance.
Darlyn Susan Yee
A Piece Of Me, 2017
Crocheted Acrylic Yarn 88" h x 62" w
A Piece Of Me was an outdoor installation in conjunction with New Threads: Perspectives In Contemporary Fiber Art Laband Art Gallery, Loyola Marymount University Art is a piece of someone’s heart and soul. A self-expression left behind. What impact will you have on the world? What will you leave behind?
Darlyn Susan Yee
Chevroned Vessel, 2018
Hand Knotted Cotton String on Stone 10" h x 10" w x 10" d
I have been perfecting my knotting artistry for over 45 years. Working with simple materials such as cotton string, I sculpt each vessel carefully selecting and meticulously tying thousands upon thousands of knots. This labor-intensive technique, the process of making the work, becomes just as important as its resulting form. There is also a certain intimacy in my knotted work that is borne of the process itself. Each knot is a moment of my time spent in studio, providing structure and bringing a sense of order to the chaotic lengths of string and rope.
