Lesley Dill
(American, b. 1950)

"Red Poem Hands: I felt my life with both my hands, to see if it was there", 1994

wood, thread and cloth
from Emily Dickinson (American, 1830-1886), poem #351, an "Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans" label with artist, title and date en verso.
Glazed and framed.
36" x 12", framed 43" x 19-1/4"

Notes: In 1990, a fortuitous gift of a book of Emily Dickinson's poetry was to have a profound effect on the trajectory of Lesley Dill's art. Inspired by the reclusive poet's lyrical and haunting phrasing, Dill soon began to incorporate snippets of the poetry into her mixed media works. The artist once stated that "As I turned the pages, phrases jumped off and flew down my throat like birds". Employing such unexpected materials as fabric, paper, horsehair, thread and paper and utilizing techniques as varied as photo collage, assemblage and print-making she created a powerful series that explores language, meaning and spirituality.

In overall good condition. Two threads are entangled. Lucite with scratches. Please see additional images.