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Lesley Dill

(Bronxville, New York, 1950 - )

I See Visions

2004

Lithograph with hand-sewing on muslin and silk organza

28 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (71.9 x 56.6 cm)

Collection of the Akron Art Museum

Museum Acquisition Fund

2010.10

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In addition to words, frequently drawn from the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Dill focuses on clothing and the human figure. An avid collector of fabrics from throughout the world, she describes dresses as “our psychic skins.” In both her sculptures and works on paper, texture is an important element for Dill, whose use of stitching or floating threads contribute to her evocative compositions. The artist’s choice to print her lithograph on layers of transparent material in 'I Hear Voices' characterizes her innovative approach to materials.

Keywords
Text in art
Lithography
Textiles