Marie Bergstedt
, 2021
Denim, wool, cotton, buttons, recycled clothing, needlepoint canvas 49"H x 36"W x 3"D
Portrait of Jim Arendt... always using denim, thinking of his children, and repairing sewing machines left for him on the street.
Marie Bergstedt
, 2021
Cotton, silk, hemp, buttons, non-woven interfacing, dye, acrylic paint, acrylic stuffing, manufactured felt backing. 66"H x 53"W x 3"D
Images of some of the trials of 2020, fire, smoke, hurricanes, and difficult elections while isolating and keeping six feet apart from any other human beings.
Marie Bergstedt
, 2023
Wool, cotton, nylon, artificial sinew, and buttons over needlepoint canvas, manufactured felt backing 46" H x 22"W x 4"D
Going into old age can be filled with animation and joy. You can be Still Kickin'.
Marie Bergstedt
, 2023
Cotton threads, wool felt and cotton fabric, nonwoven interfacing 60" H x 36" W x 31"D
COVID cells , vaccines, varients, treatments and scientific molecular structure. COVID continues to fall all over the world. We need protective garments to keep us safe.
Marie Bergstedt
, 2022
Cotton, angora, raw silk, wooden hoop 12" x 12" x .5"
A tribute to the many everyday citizens who face war with grit and spirit to move beyone the trials and hope for a better future.
Marie Bergstedt
Gentle Men on the Street, 2020
Cotton, polyester, nylon, eco-felt, reclaimed garment fabric and buttons over needlepoint canvas with wooden stretcher frames. 56"H x 51"W x 4"D
Marie Bergstedt
Heart Beat, 2019
Silk, cotton, non-woven interfacing 60"H x 42"W x 3"D
Marie Bergstedt
FIT, 2018
Wool, rayon, cotton, acylic, silk, chenille, and buttons over needlepoint canvas. Wool/rayon felt backing. 58"H x 41"W x 1.5"D
Marie Bergstedt
Love Crosses Borders, 2017
Cotton, wool, silk, acrylic, buttons, beads, needlepoint canvas 60"H x 52"W x 2.5"D
Marie Bergstedt
Terry, 2015
Cotton and waxed linen threads, buttons and beads over needlepoint canvas. Polyester and cotton batting stuffing. Rayon/wool felt and canvas backing. 44"H x 41"W x 2.5"D
