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For the month of October 2007, the Library is featuring the work of Japanese Bunka Embroidery artist Beverly A. Enos.
For more information about Ms. Enos’ award-winning work, copyrighted designs and classes, contact her at:
Purple Dragon Arts Purple Dragon Arts is an all encompassing shop with state-of-the-art matting and framing for all of your needs - prints, photographs, paintings, needlepoint, or any handicraft. Beverly also carries a full compliment of supplies - needles, work frames, threads - for the fascinating art of Japanese Bunka Embroidery. This ongoing series of exhibits features local artists to promote the arts in our community. We thank the artists for their participation and generosity in sharing their work with us. |
Bunka, as
it is commonly known, is a form of Japanese Cultural Embroidery. It is often
called "painting with thread" since the finished effect is one of a painting,
the thread providing the texture and the colors and workmanship providing the
depth. Bunka embroidery is done through the top of the fabric with a punch
needle. The synthetic thread stays in place without knotting when punched
through the tightly woven fabric.
Beverly
Enos has both Japanese and American Master’s certification in the art of Bunka
embroidery and has been stitching, teaching, and designing for over 30 years.