Jeri Gillin

Pass the Cotton Candy

Inspired by: Charles “Teenie” Harris, Cotton Candy Booth

Saori style weaving

30″ x 31″ (plus fringe)

2024

Can anything bring more joy than cotton candy at a long-awaited summer fair? The faces of the children speak of their delight and of their eagerness to sample the ethereal treat; looking carefully, I continue to be intrigued by the fact that regardless of ethnicity, only males are visible in the photograph. A variety of yarns were used to represent the diverse faces in the photograph. While the pink of the cotton candy is implied in the monochromatic image, it came to life in my weaving. Unspun roving is used to represent the wispy nature of the confection.