Christopher King

Woven Circular Net

upcycled polyester fabric strips

48” x 25”

2023

This work is a triple thickness, continuous, circular net, woven with polyester rope up-cycled from excess upholstery fabric cut into strip. The displayed form indicates the intended end use as apparel.

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Christopher King

General Utility Non-Theorizing Environmental Control Pullover

woven fabric twine and cotton yarn

22″ long x 36″ wide x 7″ thick

2022

I experiment with up cycling materials into artwork, clothing, and sculpture. I use polyester and non-woven textile waste torn into long strips, twisted into twine, then woven with cotton yarn to form thick, flexible, and unique fabrics. These fabrics are hand sewn with twine joining selvedge loops to form this comfortable pullover. To me, the arms are reminiscent of those of The Robot in the 1960’s television series, Lost In Space, thus, the title of this work.

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Christopher King

Raspberry Chenille/Macrame Button Drizzle

Inspired by: David Seltzer, Sea Salt/Lemon Sage

macrame with nylon cord and buttons attached to a woven rayon chenille panel

25” x 12”

2024

I am inspired to make “tasty art” by Sea Salt/Lemon Sage, “… inviting the viewer to yield to sensory stimulation …” From secondhand, stash-house chenille yarn, I found a thick, sherbet raspberry weft and wove it into a multicolored warp to create the base layer. I decorated with two strands of macrame button drizzle, one with a spiraling half knot, the other with a four strand braid, both with inherited buttons. A dragon shape can be seen in some orientations. Functionally a table runner, this weaving brings joy to the table, inviting the diner to sample visually and through touch.

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