contemporary semi-abstract fibre (fiber) art by uk fiber artist and feltmaker Mary-Clare Buckle
It's Raining Men - detail (bigger than actual size)
This is a semi-abstract textile art work combining digital images with felt (felted wool), the background being based on the view I see every day when I wake up. I'd always loved the song, but wanted to put across the idea that if it rained men, you wouldn't necessarily get the type of men you wanted. So, as well as getting Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe and a bunch of hunky fashion models falling in your lap, you might also end up with the likes of Prince Charles, Stephen Byers and Dudley Moore!"
I intend to undertake a companion piece - 'It's Raining Women', with images of female celebrities (let me know if you'd like to be in it!). This is the first in a series of 'It's Raining ...' pieces - cows, money, cats & dogs, etc.
image and text © Mary-Clare Buckle
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