Birches Suede and Silk Lamp by Barbara Woods 
A Breathtaking Fusion of Art and Light
Birches Suede and Silk Lamp by Barbara Woods
The "Birches" lamp by Barbara Woods is a remarkable example of her innovative approach to sculptural lighting. This limited-edition lamp combines a hand-crafted ceramic base with a printed silk shade, showcasing a tranquil birch forest scene. The vivid colors and intricate details of the design are printed on pure silk using archival inks, ensuring long-lasting vibrancy. The ceramic base, created in collaboration with skilled ceramic artists, features a perforated design that complements the elegance of the painted silk. This large, sculptural lamp functions as both a lighting fixture and a statement art piece, embodying Woods' vision of integrating color, form, and functionality.
- Limited Edition: #42 of 100
- Artist/Maker: Barbara Woods
- Creation: Designed, printed, and constructed entirely in Barbara Woods' home studio.
- Copyright: ©2023 Woodsilks
- Santa Fe, NM
- Birches #126
- Base: Ceramic with a perforated design.
- Shade: Suede and silk with hand-painted birch tree artwork.
About the Artist:
Born in New Mexico, Barbara Woods enjoyed working with textiles for most of her life. Primarily self-taught in multiple techniques of fabric painting, her formal education consists of classes and workshops taught by watercolorists and silk painters. She began her career painting one-of-a-kind silk fashions for women. The idea of first illuminating painted silk occurred to me while working on several yards of stretched silk suspended under a skylight and viewed from below. I was captivated by the way the colors glowed; lamps seemed like the perfect way to capture that look. After a time making traditional lampshades I began to combine clay bodies with the silk to create large sculptural lamps and wall sconces. In order to combine painting with ceramics, taking workshops for several years specializing in the use of a slab roller, hand building clay forms for the sculpted bodies and bases that support my silk paintings. The vision of a winged chrysalis emerging from the clay body has been an on-going theme in her work. I also work with a talented functional potter in Santa Fe who wheel throws many of her bases.
Condition:
Good, Tested, No Damage
Size:
28.25" X 8" Diameter
Please Note: Soup for Scale