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Christi York Artist
Canada
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 ส.ค. 2020
Artist, maker, and natural materials enthusiast; making art that doesn't cost the earth; respectful foraging techniques are paramount. Join me for a deep dive into the world of botanical art at your fingertips. Coming to you from coastal British Columbia (mostly around Vancouver Island), ancestral Coast Salish Peoples territory.
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www.buymeacoffee.com/christiyork
If you find the tutorials helpful, consider donating a few dollars at the link below, and thank you!
www.buymeacoffee.com/christiyork
Christi York; Artist Talk for ROOTLET exhibit
Artist Talk for ROOTLET exhibit.
(Sound begins 10 seconds in)
Christi York talks about her inspiration, techniques and answers questions about her work. Edited to include both process images and final art work.
ROOTLET
Sept 20, to October 5, 2024
Free Spirit Gallery, Gabriola, BC
Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 10-4
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@free_spiritgallery
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In Rootlet, artist Christi York chose some of the less obvious materials that can be used in sculptural basketry-bark, roots and winter-bare twigs.
York has long been struck by the vulnerability inherent in the act of stripping tree bark. Having high respect for plant-life raises the action into the realm of relatable intimacy, peeling back a protective layer, exposing what’s inside, and then stitching or folding it all back up.
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(Sound begins 10 seconds in)
Christi York talks about her inspiration, techniques and answers questions about her work. Edited to include both process images and final art work.
ROOTLET
Sept 20, to October 5, 2024
Free Spirit Gallery, Gabriola, BC
Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 10-4
.
@free_spiritgallery
.
In Rootlet, artist Christi York chose some of the less obvious materials that can be used in sculptural basketry-bark, roots and winter-bare twigs.
York has long been struck by the vulnerability inherent in the act of stripping tree bark. Having high respect for plant-life raises the action into the realm of relatable intimacy, peeling back a protective layer, exposing what’s inside, and then stitching or folding it all back up.
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Indigo Ink
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Making ink from a gifted, leftover indigo dye bath today. . As soon as I make a batch of ink, I want to use it. It often leads me in creative directions I wouldn’t have otherwise taken. That in itself is priceless to me. In this “play” or “what if” mode, questions about archival materials fade away - it doesn’t matter if this ink eventually fades, what matters is the creative exploration and a ...
Teeny Tiny Basket
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A wee process video of making a mini basket that must fit under 4"x4"x4". I didn't like it at first, but kept with it and now I love it. . Follow along for wild basketry how-to videos, responsible harvesting videos, and all sorts of creative prompts. . www.christiyork.com
How to harvest tree bark sustainably
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Tree bark is an incredible material for basketry and mixed media creative projects. Learn a method for peeling bark from pre-pruned big leaf maple and willow branches. Both species coppice well, and will grow back with renewed vigour.
Harvesting daylily leaves
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Stop throwing your daylily leaves onto the compost pile at the end of the season! They are a free, fabulous art material from your garden. Here's how I harvest and keep daylily leaves for future basketry projects.
Basketmaker's studio in winter; quick tour
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Basketmaker's studio in winter; quick tour
Shadow Tracing; a fun, easy creative prompt
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Shadow Tracing; a fun, easy creative prompt
Make watercolour paint with cheap thrift store tools
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Make watercolour paint with cheap thrift store tools
Make a mini concertina sketchbook out of your old prints
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Make a mini concertina sketchbook out of your old prints
How to make images from flower juice and the sun!
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How to make images from flower juice and the sun!
Harvesting Himalayan Blackberry Bark (AKA Armenian Blackberry)
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Harvesting Himalayan Blackberry Bark (AKA Armenian Blackberry)
Painting with flowers; a lobelia meander.
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Painting with flowers; a lobelia meander.
Art Talk Clip: Wisteria random weave basket
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Art Talk Clip: Wisteria random weave basket
Art Talk Clip: Copper Vein series of sculptural baskets
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Art Talk Clip: Copper Vein series of sculptural baskets
Entire Live Art Talk; Rainforest Arts "Wildworks" basketry exhibition. 2020.
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Entire Live Art Talk; Rainforest Arts "Wildworks" basketry exhibition. 2020.
Open Weave Ivy Basket (Part 3) Finish the basket with a fold down rim. I also add a twisted handle.
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Open Weave Ivy Basket (Part 3) Finish the basket with a fold down rim. I also add a twisted handle.
Open weave Ivy Basket (Part 2); Adding a weaver.
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Open weave Ivy Basket (Part 2); Adding a weaver.
Splitting Ivy into Finer Material (IVY 3). Using the material (weaving into artwork in progress).
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Splitting Ivy into Finer Material (IVY 3). Using the material (weaving into artwork in progress).
Splitting Fresh English ivy (IVY 1) How-to split fresh English Ivy for use in basketry artwork.
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Splitting Fresh English ivy (IVY 1) How-to split fresh English Ivy for use in basketry artwork.
I really enjoyed having about your process! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
Very pretty basket!
Wow! that is so cool! I didn't know that you can make cordage from corn husk! I will have to try that!
Is splitting it better than not splitting it? Also, do you soak it first?
You can use ivy with bark on (not split) or do the extra work of splitting and peeling, it's up to you. Splitting and peeling gives you a finer, less rustic material. Watch this one for examples. th-cam.com/video/xTYcPVrthYc/w-d-xo.html
Are ivy baskets pretty sturdy?
It depends on your style of basket - open weaves are generally not as strong as a more closed, tight weave. That said, ivy is incredibly sturdy.
Does it need to be dried first? Also does the bark need to be peeled or can we make a basket without peeling? Also, does it need to be split, or can we make a basket with whole vine…? Sorry. I’m just now beginning my basket-making adventure. 😁❤
Thanks for your interest - All of these questions are answered in part one of this series. th-cam.com/video/xTYcPVrthYc/w-d-xo.html
This exactly what I was looking for! Thank you. I always have tons of this packing paper around the house and just sticking it in the recycle bin seems so wasteful.
We have so much packing paper from moving, I know what you mean. I tend to just flatten it out and keep a big pile of it around because it comes in handy for various studio needs.
Hello, Christi! If I could turn back time... The trick of using a wedge-cut twig to ease the bark away from the core wood is so simple and so great. My thumbnails would be in much better shape if I'd watched this ages ago! Thanks for sharing. : )
So lovely!
Well done -- taught a great deal, with only a moving pic.
Qualquer tipo de galho ou árvore serve para tirar a casca ?
Did you do a second weaving with bark video??
Not quite yet.
Will you show how to rehydrate the dried bark ? Thx 😊
When you say store in paper, how do you do that??
Rolled up like a floral bouquet. But be sure they are 100% dry first.
Absolutely fascinating! I’ve got to figure out where I can source some ivy…
Depending on where you live, Ivy is often considered an invasive species and many areas will be happy if you take some away. Best to get the long runners on the ground, not so much the climbing ones.
Very informative. Have you, or anyone you know, ever harvested Smoke Bush bark? I need to cut mine back. Research says the sap can cause irritation. It has never bothered me when trimming, but could be an issue when removing the bark or when soaking for weaving.
I have not used the bark from a smoke bush. Just wear gloves to harvest if you are worried about sensitivity. Once the sap has dried, you should be able to handle it much easier.
What is name of that book?
The author is Hisako Sekijima. Basketry; from baskets to grass slippers.
You can make washing detergent from the leaves real easy no chemicals
So cute
Thank you
So very kind of you. Thank you.
I Love your creativity! You are inspiring!!! ❤
Thank you!
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Very freeing style…
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Love the basket with the petals to look like a flower. They all look beautiful. Just gave me inspiration to make some decorations for my garden. I have a lot of branches with moss and lichen on them. A nest would be nice on some of my branches. Thanks for the inspiration.
Very happy to hear you've been inspired, it's the best compliment, thank you.
Speaking as someone who has spilt coffee all down my lap (captured in video during the wreath tutorial), having a lid on your cup is a very good idea! 😁 The nests are coming along well, great to see your creative process!
this man horny for some bark lol
Those are absolutely amazing!!
Thank you so much
This got recommended to me at the perfect time ❤ thank you so much for this video!
you are most welcome, thanks for your kind comment!
Oooo shadow painting - would look great with some pen and ink over the top…💜🙏
Yes especially if you used more subtle/faded colours in the background.
Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom! The new videos are an inspiration and perfectly timed as I’m looking to up my weaving game this year, all starting with learning more about harvesting and drying different fibres! Quick 2 questions (sorry if I missed this in the video) How long do you dry the bark for before it’s ready to soak and use? Also where should I dry them? E.G ventilated shed or dry indoor room
Great questions; I dry my bark inside my house, in an airy spot (hanging up, or on wire shelves) for air flow. Don't roll the bark too too tight. Moisture/humidity is the enemy here. Depending on your climate (or your style of house), be sure to check the rolls for any mold as they dry. I've never had a problem, but I'm in a new(er) home in North America. I store ALL my basketry material inside my heated house. As for using bark, I soak for maybe 15 mins in warm water and mellow it in a damp towel for about another 1/2 hour. The thicker the bark, the longer you may have to soak or mellow. Thanks for your questions, and be sure to sign up for my newsletter!
@@christiyorkartist Thank you so much for your in depth reply, saved and ready for bark harvesting this year!!
Glad you liked it, thanks for your kind comment. I still plan on doing a part ll - is there anything you’d like to see explained in the next video?
If you do the video and we still have questions, we'll just have to ask for a party III ;) . You do a great job!
Thank you so much for sharing your harvesting methods!
Hi! What kind of tool are you using and where can I purchase it? Thanks!
Do you mean the knife? It's a classic Opinel with a curved blade.
Grazie, grazie, grazie,.... ❤️
These are beautiful, do you dry the wisteria before then soak it and weave it or do you weave it fresh. Thank you for showing these beautiful baskets xx
Thank you Tina! With thicker vines like wisteria, I usually use them fresh. Unless I've peeled them, then they soak up much quicker than unpeeled vines, so I will often have a stash of dried, peeled vines at the ready. If you watch the video of the longer talk (this is just a clip), I believe I get into a bit more about harvesting, etc. (you can always put it on the background while you do other stuff, it's a loooooong video)
Ty! I love the jar mold!
This is fun! Do you have instructions on how to make the soda ash and alum mixtures?
No specifically, just a small amount (half teaspoon?) in warm water and mix well
What a lovely simple autumn project…I’m in. Thank you 🙏💜
Years later doesn’t matter does it? It’s on the internet, so it lives forever 😂 These prints were made using aluminum plates, tightly bound, and steamed. The more direct contact the leaves get with the paper, the better. I was dipping the leaves directly into ferrous oxide (iron) mixture, which made quite strong dark images. I use a different method now, (there’s many different ways to get an image) rolled around a dowel and immersed completely in dye liquid. Still very very tightly bound though. I took a couple of different online classes and did a tonne of experimenting through the pandemic.
Christi...I know it's years after the fact, but how did you get such clear botanical prints? You mentioned you used lots of iron. Were these boiled or steamed prints? Rolled around a dowel or placed in a stack between tiles? Thanks for any answers.
What a wonderful idea you have shown us! I really enjoyed seeing the dappled light page as well as the other plants. I hope that you did one using the shadow of the poppy seed heads. Thank you for sharing your ideas and time :) Have a happy day - Heidi
Thanks for your comment Heidi, I'm so glad you enjoyed the dappled light portion - it was a spontaneous outburst. I adore poppy heads and often draw my own loose interpretation of them in my sketchbook, so I didn't actually do the shadow tracing method with them. They sure look great as a silhouette though don't they?
Gracias por la clase... me gusta tu estilo.. ❤
Muchas gracias!
Very cool. Thanks for taking to time to walk us through the process. I loved hearing your thoughts as you worked.
Thank you for watching, and for your kind comment.
Thank you to you both for capturing this and Christi for sharing your experience of working with a range of materials. It’s truly inspiring to see someone delve into a whole range of natural materials and ways of basket construction that are not just following a strict pattern. At the moment this is by far my favourite way of making baskets and I want to keep learning more, especially using found and foraged materials alongside farmed ones (we’ve planted a range of our own). One question; What’s your favourite material to work with and why?
Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. I tend to find the material IS the muse, so just about any excess material that comes my way becomes inspiration for a piece. That said, I'll choose material like vines for random weave (wisteria/honeysuckle/ivy/virginia creeper etc), and material like willow for a more classic basket (though I've used it for random weave as well), and bark for flat style weaving.
@@christiyorkartist Makes sense, the gnarly nature of things like honeysuckle or corkscrew willow suit a more chaotic weave, but it’s all fun to play with! 😁
Thank you for you videos Christi you’ve inspired me to forage and ‘play’ with some Ivy in a future project! You’re clearly knowledgable and very talented so it would be great to see some more videos about harvesting and using various natural materials that are not the norm (e.g willow). I’m now going to go watch the blackberry harvesting video 😊
Thank you so much! Have you signed up for my newsletter through my website? Lots on great information in there.
@@christiyorkartist I’ll sign up now thank you 👍
Just beautiful!
You are my new favourite person. Thank you so much. X
😁 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Deborah!
So cool!
I find that another good plate with a bit of texture is old glass microwave plates and glass cutting mats. I am hunting for a glass paper weight as a muller but now I will also be checking all the slat and pepper shakers.
Great tip! Check the bases on old candlesticks too.