55 Orchard Street, New York, New York 10002 212 989 5467 fax 212 989 5642
55 Orchard Street, New York, New York 10002 212 989 5467 fax 212 989 5642 |
Julie Allen |
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In this new body of work, Julie Allen has created sweets and savories sewn by hand in silk organza, vinyl and plastic. The sculptures are of desserts and first courses, ranging from banana splits and chocolate sundaes to salads, with their multitudinous ingredients, and even a hamburger. They are extraordinary in their details, with great attention given to the ornamentation: embroidered and knotted seeds in kiwis and strawberries; minute stitches used to create a pert banana; and a three-dimensional ring of onion nestled in an embroidered sesame-encrusted bun, all sewn from lightweight fabrics and thread. While commenting on desire and consumption, the works also possess a great sense of humor and playfulness, and hark back to childhood experiences of family and ritual. Also in the exhibition are embroidered drawings on mylar, which again deal with childhood memories and desire: the things you need and crave to soothe you when you are sick, among them Campbell's soup, 7-Up, cold medicine, and an orange. | |||||||
 Orange, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
 Campbell's, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
 Ice Cream Cone, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
 Advil, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
 Vicks, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
 Grilled Cheese, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
 7up, 2004 Embroidery thread on vellum 9 x 7 inches framed |
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