Blair Martin Cahill

Din Embroidery on Cotton 12.5 X 17.5 X 2 2023
Gayle and Din Embroidery on Cotton 18.5 X 18.5 X 2 2023
Flint and Oxide Embroidery on Crinoline Depending on allowable space, the piece can be hung with either 5 or 3 panels The 5 Panel spread measures 228” H X 120” W X .5 D The 3 panel spread measures 228” H X 72” W X .5 2020
Most Likely Brit Embroidery on burlap 14.5 X 16 X 2 2023
Rincon Embroidery on Cotton 14 X 14 X 2 2023
I Live in A Place Where It Does Not Snow Embroidery on Cotton 11.5” X 11” X 2” 2020
See No Evil Embroidery on silk in a folding frame of maple and aluminum 6’ X 5 X 3” 2019
Captain Horatio Embroidery on Crepe de Chine 16 X 16 X 2 2023
Boatswain’s Mate Billy Embroidery on Crepe de Chine 16 X 16 X 2 2023
Naturists in Action Embroidery on Cotton 10.75 X 14.5 X 2 2020

Blair Martin Cahill

There are layers in all we see, do and present in our lives. These are the elements which we want to show, conceal, or perhaps only hint at. What is revealed is equally important to what is not, and both are needed to capture an entire vision.

This is why I process visuals in layers. Working with a multitude of different materials, my work involves combinations of thread colors that either reveal or correspond graphically to one another.

I was traditionally trained, but am passionate about the new array of tools that are being presented and made available to artists.

By combining traditional methods of textile production with modern technology, I can find endless inspiration. My new work encapsulates the traditional while juxtaposing modern and dissimilar materials, such as steel and silk.

I obtained my BFA from California Institute of the Arts, and then attended the University of Arts London, Chelsea earning my MA in Fine Art. This further established my individual style of combining elements of texture and color. In addition to studying at Art Center College of Design, I was awarded the Digital Fabrication Residency, which facilitated exploration of the boundaries of sculpture, tradition and technology. I have also had the honor of exhibiting in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, lecturing at the International Sculpture convention and the Collage Artists of America. As well as being juror for the Westmoreland Arts Festival.

Seeing the world through colors is like unlocking a vibrant tapestry of emotions and experiences. Each hue holds its unique story and evokes a different sentiment. When we view the world though this colorful lens, we discover that it’s not just about the individual colors themselves, but how they interact and blend together, much like the threads in a tapestry.

Just as threads weave together to create intricate patterns, relationships between people are also woven through the threads of communication, trust, and shared experiences. The more we understand this interconnectedness, the more we can appreciate the beauty in the diversity and relationships that shape our lives. Through the delicate threads of connections, we can truly paint a picture of the world and the tapestry of relationships that bind us all together.

http://Blaircahill.com
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