Kim Paxson
The Tyranny of BS, 2019
Artist-made wool felt, hand embroidery, vintage glass 6" x 6" x 1"
BS. We know it when we see it.
Kim Paxson
In Need of Repair, 2017
Sewing thread, novelty ribbon, vintage glass 5" x 5" x 1.25"
Trust, cooperation, civility are in need of repair.
Kim Paxson
Name Your Fear, 2023
Various types of fabric, mostly hand appliqued, embellished with hand embroidery 50” x 37”
Everyone loves a good story and I’m no different. I think of this piece as similar to a still from a film when the hero suddenly finds themselves at a junction and must choose a path. Live with paralyzing fear? Or name the fear and scramble forward to a better and safer place?
Kim Paxson
Kansas Women Said NO, 2022
Commercial fabrics, hand stitched with cotton embroidery thread and wool yarn. Coat hanger. 36” x 55.5”
Did they honestly believe women would not care about losing autonomy over their own bodies? Women of Kansas said NO to that very prospect when they voted to keep abortion legal in their state.
Kim Paxson
Grow a Pair, 2022
Artist-made wool felt, hand embroidery, cord 44” x 33”
Grow a pair...it’s been that kind of year for women’s rights.
Kim Paxson
In Our Hands, 2020
Hand embroidery on wool felt, vintage glass 6.75” x 6.75” x 1”
The very future of life on our beautiful planet is in our hands.
Kim Paxson
Julie’s Dress, 2021
Artist-made felt from wool roving, hand embroidery, needle, vintage coat hanger 44” x 39” x 2”
Covid took it's toll.
Kim Paxson
Changed by Climate, 2016
Wool and silk felted by artist, hand embroidery, pewter tray, cord 23x12
A response to the inability to wrap our heads around the threat of climate change.
