The Wedding House

The inspiration for this piece is again a14th-15th century illuminated manuscript, specifically the Tres Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry. The three photos that appear on one side of the house come from this book of hours. I chose January, the season of gift-giving and Colin's birth month; April, the engagement of the Duke's grand-daughter, and May, le joli moi de mai as Lucie is French and May is her birth month. These images are inkjet printed on aluminum foil. A total of 7 men's ties were used for the exterior walls, roof and rooftop railing. Various found embroideries, jewellery, chain & coins from a belly dancer costume, buttons, couched gold cord, painted bamboo skewers, rhinestones, & metal coverall fittings adorn the house along with free motion quilting. The house is supported by 4 plastic thread spools covered with copper metallic embroidery floss and button feet. The roof top railing hides the opening slot through which cards and envelopes can be 'posted' at my son's wedding reception. This house can also be displayed as a wall hanging due to the hidden zippers at each corner.