I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Ellie Fernald's work up close and my mind is still boggled. Ellie creates her work with thread that she lays down into wax. Her color selections and subject matter are delightful, rich and inviting. There is a common thread throughout all of her life's work, from ceramics to painting to bead work to the thread paintings. It's all so detailed and painstakingly intricate.
Ellie doesn't show her work in galleries or have exhibits in museums, much to my dismay. When and if she does I'll be sure to let you know.
We understand that she didn't like the commercialism and did her art for herself. We have about 40 of her pieces from her estate to be sold at auction on December 28th 2019 at Sunset Auction.
Posted by: Steve | December 23, 2019 at 12:42 AM
Four of her works will be shown at the Henry Art Gallery Seattle, WA in Feb 2012
Posted by: Alex | January 12, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Jenny, Ellie's work is just astounding. I am curious as to why she does not show it. She'll be the person whose first show ever is at the NY MOMA.
thanks for introducing us to her!
x..x
steph
Posted by: Stephanie | July 28, 2011 at 07:27 AM