Dylan Fish
In fiber arts, “off-loom” structures are made without the aid of a
loom. The techniques include, but are not limited to, papermaking,
coiling, felting, plaiting, netting, knotting, knitting, and crochet. In
contrast, the more conventional surface supports used in painting
are canvas and linen, which are themselves woven using a loom.
In my off-loom painting series, I pour long strips of liquid paint
onto plastic drop sheets. Once the paint is dry, I peel and work
with it like yarn to create new modes of sculptural abstraction
within the context of painting. By removing the traditional woven
canvas altogether, I can create a cohesive whole using surface
and support as one singular entity.