http://www.melaniebernier.com/20-images daily 0.75 2023-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640834669779-9MRW6158K5Q6ZSUBJGEG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_017.jpg 20 Images - Everyone Says 2021 49 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stone found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640834669779-9MRW6158K5Q6ZSUBJGEG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_017.jpg 20 Images - Everyone Says 2021 49 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stone found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640831915446-73CBII15GMIVT488XPV7/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_171.jpg 20 Images - Punch The Clock 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Used cotton lab coat, hand embroidered tencel and cotton, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread Hung at stomach height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829754462-AH8MDUEL387878ZDXNU5/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_026.jpg 20 Images - Earthrise 2021 2021 37 x 45” Hand-felted wool roving dyed with Christine’s indigo and black walnut harvested from a roadside in Ambler PA, stone found in the Atlantic off Provincetown MA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/19dc2990-1810-4265-8dfd-5be9529d8b93/Page213.jpg 20 Images - Page 213 2023 77 x 60” Naturally dyed hand-felted wool, cotton canvas dyed with ice and MX, cotton muslin, rock found in Provincetown MA summer 2022, hand-embroidered mohair, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/bc01c138-badd-4944-81f3-c743349b7805/Page212.jpg 20 Images - Page 212 2023 77 x 60” Linen dyed with snow and MX, cotton muslin, hand-embroidered mohair, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581415932-M9AA2HO9BMJRT07NDSGP/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_177_02.jpg 20 Images - Meanwhile . . . 2021 55 x 33” Hand-woven comic strip with wool and dyed second-hand slub, Laura’s cotton curtain, hand-embroidered wool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1679712089660-VNMIA3A08RPEAYP79TBG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_186_CROP.jpg 20 Images - Meanwhile . . . Detail of weave structure, created in Photoshop and woven using digital TC2 loom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827487835-05LR9HYUWT60QLOZB9WK/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_067.jpg 20 Images - Boo Hoo (5 cents) 2021 48 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stones found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, whittled second-hand dowel, Vatina’s acrylic paint, dipped beeswax, poured beeswax, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827511438-7QJI2OA517DEOEIX1WQD/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_094.jpg 20 Images - Boo Hoo (5 cents) Detail of quitling, hand-dyed cotton, dipped beeswax, hand-embroidery, stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581437345-S89J2VTG7XEM6KPGV9B3/H.jpg 20 Images - Curtains For You 2021 10’ x 40’ Hand dyed cotton, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1d44dcef-71a1-4627-b307-9260e327dc0b/Pages5657.jpg 20 Images - Page 56 - 57 2023 55 x 85” Found image manipulated and digitally printed on silk, hand-embroidered mohair, cotton muslin, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/3280521d-ee4f-4875-950b-277ed1d256cf/Pages5657_Ghost.jpg 20 Images - Ghost of Page 56 - 57 2023 55 x 85” Bedsheet from the summer of 2022, stains, hand-embroidered cotton, cotton muslin, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640830159040-YO7H7KUGCPAXLQEYZ1OO/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_147.jpg 20 Images - Odie Reduction (Place Odie from Garfield In Pot and Simmer For One Hour) 2021 8 x 8 x 4.5” Hand-felted wool, demolition site bricks, used wool pant, hand-embroidered tencel and cotton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832060956-C2FC2X5R28ARL8H4CUMS/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_023.jpg 20 Images - Medieval Boots XXXL 2020 Dimensions variable Used jeans, used baby blanket, canvas, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121287515-V8MEZARLHQDI8A405DIB/TOMBS05-01-Square-SFW.jpg 20 Images - Tut (detail) 2018 21” x 19” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613697235259-T2JGRG6DSM0T8O39QF15/buryme.jpg 20 Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120442147-0LFIS64M5YSKQ0JPT5TB/WayDown2.jpg 20 Images - Ways Down 2 2016 9 x 9” Suminagashi on cut paper, glue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832248624-U3V0FU7OQ7PMTEDFPBA8/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_050.jpg 20 Images - Punch the Sky Twins 2021 16 x 16 x 10” each Hand dyed used cotton, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread Hung at stomach or face level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829733195-EBXDGCRAH8EHCFSHNOSE/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_037.jpg 20 Images - Dog Piss Bouillon 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, Craigslist bricks, hand-embroidered cotton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1503414508394-S2P0BFROMKI4DCRT06RG/10.08.2017.+Trstenik+NCAA+Mrez%CC%8Ce+2017+%2829%29.JPG 20 Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1503414543500-XMXMK4XTD354VNZEFQT0/11.08.2017.+Trstenik+NCAA+Mrez%CC%8Ce+2017+%281%29.JPG 20 Images http://www.melaniebernier.com/punch-the-sun daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/t/65b9e767a93ec073b759852a/1679710759372/ Punch the Sun https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/641e59b72d16a155f5657df4/641e5a270b40197d94d1df21/1679710759372/ Punch the Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640834669779-9MRW6158K5Q6ZSUBJGEG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_017.jpg Punch the Sun - Punch the Sun install 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640831915446-73CBII15GMIVT488XPV7/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_171.jpg Punch the Sun - Punch The Clock 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Used cotton lab coat, hand embroidered tencel and cotton, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread. Hung at stomach level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640831911710-Y0EM4HRJJ874TILG0SDJ/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_169.jpg Punch the Sun - Punch the Clown Nose 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Second hand vinyl, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread. Hung at stomach level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/bd124248-360f-41d9-a349-b56e7bdeb861/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_154.jpg Punch the Sun - Lawn Boullion 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, demolition site bricks, hand-embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581415932-M9AA2HO9BMJRT07NDSGP/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_177_02.jpg Punch the Sun - Meanwhile… 2021 54.5 x 33” Hand-woven comic strip with wool and Lena’s second-hand slub, Laura’s cotton curtain, hand-embroidered wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1679712089660-VNMIA3A08RPEAYP79TBG/image-asset.jpeg Punch the Sun - Meanwhile... Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829754462-AH8MDUEL387878ZDXNU5/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_026.jpg Punch the Sun - Earthrise 2021 2021 37 x 45” Hand-felted wool roving dyed with Christine’s indigo and black walnut harvested from a roadside in Ambler PA, stone found in the Atlantic off Provincetown MA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829761656-95FMTNNGJT3XSL70RKLG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_030.jpg Punch the Sun - Earthrise 2021 Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640830159040-YO7H7KUGCPAXLQEYZ1OO/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_147.jpg Punch the Sun - Odie Reduction (Place Odie from Garfield In Pot and Simmer For One Hour) 2021 8 x 8 x 4.5” Hand-felted wool, demolition site and Craigslist bricks, used wool pant, hand-embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828422594-2VCNMYZ7N8ZUGJXTJW3J/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_076.jpg Punch the Sun - Everyone Says 2021 49 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stone found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828438155-5C9K3EJ71UGC677NS3PL/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_082.jpg Punch the Sun - Everyone Says Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828808170-K36C4P6PU52GABKGQPY1/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_074.jpg Punch the Sun - Harvest 2021 48 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stone found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, whittled second-hand dowel, Vatina’s acrylic paint, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828822394-WZTWWP0EDWD2ELGJHPMM/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_110.jpg Punch the Sun - Harvest Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827487835-05LR9HYUWT60QLOZB9WK/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_067.jpg Punch the Sun - Boo Hoo (5 cents) 2021 48 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stones found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, whittled second-hand dowel, Vatina’s acrylic paint, dipped beeswax, poured beeswax, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827511438-7QJI2OA517DEOEIX1WQD/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_094.jpg Punch the Sun - Boo Hoo (5 cents) Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827523747-WPXQV9D90SN5WPBDPE01/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_108.jpg Punch the Sun - Boo Hoo (5 cents) Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832248624-U3V0FU7OQ7PMTEDFPBA8/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_050.jpg Punch the Sun - Punch the Sky Twins 2021 16 x 16 x 10” each Laura’s cotton curtains, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread. Hung at stomach or face level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581414728-PTTQW4TG3EESM12HCUHU/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_209_02.jpg Punch the Sun - Magic Bean of the Milky Way 2021 59 x 48” Hand-felted wool roving, recycled fabric scraps, hand-woven cotton, dipped beeswax taper, hand-embroidered cotton, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581401352-W1WYAVESBE2NS160NF6F/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_185_02.jpg Punch the Sun - Later . . . 2021 54.5 x 60” Hand-woven cotton and wool, Laura’s cotton curtain, hand-embroidered wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832544374-WC38BMLXZYVIMRL8OP25/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_204.jpg Punch the Sun - Street Slaw / Smudge Reduction 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, demolition site bricks, hand-embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832507483-WRMJV8T3YTX4OBYO546Q/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_117.jpg Punch the Sun - Punch The Sun 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Used cotton lab coat, canvas, thread, spotlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832060956-C2FC2X5R28ARL8H4CUMS/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_023.jpg Punch the Sun - Medieval Boots XXXL 2020 Dimensions variable Used jeans, used baby blanket, canvas, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829733195-EBXDGCRAH8EHCFSHNOSE/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_037.jpg Punch the Sun - Dog Piss Bouillon 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, Craigslist bricks, hand-embroidered cotton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581437345-S89J2VTG7XEM6KPGV9B3/H.jpg Punch the Sun - Curtains For You 2021 10’ x 40’ Cotton, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640830135293-PLFULO4G1C9RUI1S0FRW/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_135.jpg Punch the Sun - Medieval Boots XL 2020 Dimensions variable Used jeans, used baby blanket, canvas, thread. http://www.melaniebernier.com/student-work-samples daily 0.75 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1679707348497-C49CGQOZFS7HHGDGC0P4/image-asset.jpeg Student Work - WET FELTING and ARTWORK DOCUMENTATION Sydney M. Wet felted roving All images in this gallery are by the student artists. At the beginning of each semester, I teach students how to document 2D and 3D work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1679707348497-C49CGQOZFS7HHGDGC0P4/image-asset.jpeg Student Work - WET FELTING and ARTWORK DOCUMENTATION Sydney M. Wet felted roving All images in this gallery are by the student artists. At the beginning of each semester, I teach students how to document 2D and 3D work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/7b296515-4309-4351-99d7-a3036c2a3df4/dabohabdulai_266033_23145840_1679110070.231608+copy.jpg Student Work - NEEDLE FELTING and COLOR BLENDING WOOL ROVING (CARDING) Abdulai D. Wet felted roving, needle felted roving and silk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/37d06090-9d81-46e3-a53e-ce125aba435f/baudillerebeca_265731_23126211_1678999391.556876.jpg Student Work - TAPESTRY and SASHIKO (using RECLAIMED MATERIAL) Rebeca B. Used clothing, cotton yarn, embroidery floss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/cd2fb139-5658-45cf-8a1a-d09d31e148b6/porteramberrose_195322_23095834_1678832951.196618.jpg Student Work - APPLIQUÉ (using RECLAIMED MATERIAL) Amber P. Used clothing, embroidery floss, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/d0d5793e-2d3d-4585-8443-f39ab03f4d09/odonnellemily_226376_23130957_1679019681.2607179.jpg Student Work - EMBROIDERY and BEADING Emily O. Wet felted roving, beads, embroidery floss, rattan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/eff855e1-ac46-4e8f-bca8-9c7f09e25df8/philippoussisdaphne_LATE_157070_23195663_1679435209.736337.jpg Student Work - MULTIMEDIA Daphne P. Found traditional Greek lace runner, oil paint, yarn, beads, embroidery floss, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/7038c452-3615-4e22-90cc-12bef1862966/liangvanessa_231142_23142222_1679087285.7283359.jpg Student Work - FIBER SCULPTURE Vanessa L. Used fabric, yarn, thread, embroidery floss, hot glue, mixed media https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1675113773229-OSQTMVS9LPDQXKPXABH6/IMG_9788+%281%29.JPG Student Work - PATTERN DRAFTING, MACHINE SEWING, and SOFT SCULTPURE Pax M. Spandex, polyfill, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/b85f56d2-54d3-4d0e-82fb-8ace35fe001c/sniderella_LATE_229856_21632198_IMG_5077_2.jpg Student Work - BASKETRY (COILING) using NON-TRADITIONAL MATERIALS Ella S. Cotton cord, used fabric, plastic bags, acrylic yarn, beads, wire, embroidery floss, fishing line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1679966917179-IT1O7RVECIBWW7KOO7N5/Project+C+2.jpg Student Work - PATTERN DRAFTING, FABRIC DYEING, and GARMENT CONSTRUCTION Mary S. Dress and cape constructed from ice dyed cotton fabric http://www.melaniebernier.com/current daily 0.75 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/62725559-9fc4-4eb1-88de-0f5b729898c6/_B3A1121C.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/62725559-9fc4-4eb1-88de-0f5b729898c6/_B3A1121C.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1706650026805-2SIFPWWK0GTQFGP292CQ/_B3A0135.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseus 3 2023 Hand felted wool, shiny thread, human hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/c66ca297-ffc6-4181-8fa4-b93c08d0ff61/_B3A1121.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/c394d1bd-6e1b-4c1f-9e03-d15eb3442af6/_B3A1126.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/19452c6a-2bec-40c2-b7a8-20acf5f60cf2/_B3A1125.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1715711189274-GYZJNMXWA55VSLGAAT2T/_B3A1222B.JPG CURRENT - RRROT 2024 71 x 116” Hand dyed cotton and linen, stolen duvetyne, silk, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1715711190444-253RMGNRJIWEN9SNBHFM/_B3A1229.JPG CURRENT - RRROT 2024 71 x 116” Hand dyed cotton and linen, stolen duvetyne, silk, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1715711196569-XK1R99RYYBZD957UF3J5/_B3A1233.JPG CURRENT - RRROT 2024 71 x 116” Hand dyed cotton and linen, stolen duvetyne, silk, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/685bd228-4773-4aa7-ae47-c7db59b22d3b/_B3A1181B.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 1 2024 34 x 39” Hand dyed cotton, silk, stolen duvetyne, hand embroidered cotton and mohair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/61dcec62-ecf7-4d87-98e2-9696fdef840d/_B3A1185.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 1 2024 34 x 39” Hand dyed cotton, silk, stolen duvetyne, hand embroidered cotton and mohair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/d1ffd7e4-a889-48da-b5cf-13131b6c5303/_B3A1193.JPG CURRENT - Guardian Mask 1 2024 34 x 39” Hand dyed cotton, silk, stolen duvetyne, hand embroidered cotton and mohair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/e476e28d-9d9d-4b58-b65d-1f456a92ebc1/_B3A1132.JPG CURRENT - Emerger 2 (Side B) 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/75a3c013-a804-4799-bd7a-4d3f1434b6b9/_B3A1153.JPG CURRENT - Emerger 2 (Side A) 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/5dc4f1dd-f3ee-4a3d-83ee-3489384e9d6a/_B3A1149.JPG CURRENT - Emerger 2 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/c8b210d2-f68e-43c2-95d4-561cf9824f06/_B3A1142.JPG CURRENT - Emerger 2 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/e2226340-7ba4-4b02-a42a-c67c07f342f8/_B3A0168.JPG CURRENT - Emerger 1 (Side A) 2024 40 x 31” Hand felted wool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/4e756030-a0e4-4ef6-96ae-cf4aa7e59450/_B3A0173.JPG CURRENT - Emerger 1 (Side B) 2024 40 x 31” Hand felted wool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/4f38d54e-0864-4ddb-aeab-c1ff1d52027e/_B3A0159A.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 7 2024 37 x 37” Hand felted wool, shiny thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/fb669ca9-0d0f-49fb-90f1-d63617e1c48d/_B3A0228.JPG CURRENT - Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/14651705-35e5-4270-8aed-dfaa537b0ec9/_B3A1163.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 8 2024 49 x 50” Hand felted wool, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/2de2d3f7-b90d-421a-a741-d361bdc0cd61/_B3A0135B.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 3 2023 80 x 55” Hand felted wool, shiny thread, human hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/6d125d05-e7d8-49da-a73c-d02ae6dfcd50/_B3A0201B.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 4 & 5 2023 25 x 19” and 23 x 20” Hand felted wool, shiny thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/d4a94f7e-6bc1-4fc6-aee0-c594aa63c372/_B3A0188.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 2 2023 37 x 29” Hand felted wool, shiny thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/591bf19b-987d-4595-96e5-04c7307bb14d/_B3A0192.JPG CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 1 2023 34 x 29” Hand felted wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/7ed1bfde-adc4-4814-93d4-fb62fe3be55f/_B3A0181_Square.jpg CURRENT - Nights with Perseids 6 2023 36 x 32” Hand felted wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/fafe05a1-4f8d-40d6-bf73-044775d166e2/_B3A0237.JPG CURRENT - Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/eb85a004-6072-49fe-8ae5-745329a88e85/_B3A0149B.JPG CURRENT - Juicer 2023 54 x 49” Hand felted wool, mohair, digital print on cotton, burn hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/862ccebf-9563-4d46-8661-a3aca48fb866/_B3A0144B.JPG CURRENT - Juicer 2023 54 x 49” Hand felted wool, mohair, digital print on cotton, burn hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/0d862634-0e71-4bc0-a2c4-f072f116b8ab/_B3A0208.JPG CURRENT - Fingers 2023 22 x 21” Hand felted wool, mohair, digital print on cotton. http://www.melaniebernier.com/thank-you-for-your-service daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613697235259-T2JGRG6DSM0T8O39QF15/buryme.jpg Thank You For Your Service - Can't Bury Me 2016 Used fabric, tencel, thread, bugle beads, suminagashi on denim, silkscreen on denim, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613697235259-T2JGRG6DSM0T8O39QF15/buryme.jpg Thank You For Your Service - Can't Bury Me 2016 Used fabric, tencel, thread, bugle beads, suminagashi on denim, silkscreen on denim, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1438712357322-CGJY0E9TBIOKPB6R4977/2-A.jpg Thank You For Your Service - Uncle Crummy's on Penniman 2015 Used fabric, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736826734-20YPJ9TVI4BEYHCRATBQ/E.jpg Thank You For Your Service - Butcher Shoppe on Armington 2014 - 2015 Used fabric, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736786446-0WJT0GY3Q4DTFOGYTKXG/D.jpg Thank You For Your Service - Unit 11 on Rugg Rd c. 2013 - 2015 Used fabric and leather, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736780911-RQLXD3DJJ9JLDGDYIGUH/C.jpg Thank You For Your Service - House of 1,000 Smiles on Pratt c. 2014 - 2016 Used fabric, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736774033-6TKW6QU172VVB99BJXVN/A.jpg Thank You For Your Service - What We Talk About on Penniman c. 2015 - 2016 Used fabric and leather, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1417560037893-XKDGVQ1BGLYT0TK2AR2J/BERNIER_GayGardens.jpg Thank You For Your Service - Gay Gardens on Greylock 2013 Used fabric and leather, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. http://www.melaniebernier.com/comix daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121274107-3YVWYPQUCEFU788TIKNK/TOMBS01-01-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Tut (Frame 1) 2018 20” x 16” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121274107-3YVWYPQUCEFU788TIKNK/TOMBS01-01-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Tut (Frame 1) 2018 20” x 16” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121281993-LRMAS3E5PS09RYG3BKIS/TOMBS04-02-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Tut (Frame 4) 2018 21” x 19” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121287515-V8MEZARLHQDI8A405DIB/TOMBS05-01-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Tut (Frame 5) 2018 21” x 19” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121304639-FT9BBAV2CYGEG8DLMYUJ/TOMBScu-19-SFW.jpg Comix - Tut (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121303507-X4H8VABUW5IL1ERYGKPA/TOMBScu-15-SFW.jpg Comix - Tut (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/b566a640-57a5-4a93-bb51-e1a50f8b43eb/Melanie_Bernier_Gimme+Gimme+Gimme.jpg Comix - Gimme Gimme Gimme 2018 35 x 35” Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121409562-GVQYKE8X9LAJXIPZU8QP/DH_01_SFW.jpg Comix - Deep Hunger 2018 35 x 35” Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1541397348441-VAQSQC3IF62JPNOUVSEQ/LOOKTED01-02-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Leaving Ted (Frame 1) 2018 Each panel 22.5" x 16.5" Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1541397348781-GFVUMQA4FD31TEFZQCPK/LOOKTED02-02-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Leaving Ted (Frame 2) 2018 Each panel 22.5" x 16.5" Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1541397356893-2FCGGP2IXSJLFJYQOJSF/LOOKTED03-01-Square-SFW.jpg Comix - Leaving Ted (Frame 3) 2018 Each panel 22.5" x 16.5" Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. http://www.melaniebernier.com/ways-down-1 daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1480629394417-ZMWEB61PLEZJ8PJ7M53X/work01_SFW.jpg Ways Down - Build Your Fortress Now 2016 Used fabric, wool, hand embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1480629394417-ZMWEB61PLEZJ8PJ7M53X/work01_SFW.jpg Ways Down - Build Your Fortress Now 2016 Used fabric, wool, hand embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120585338-PLCZA0JTMXC4MF66UIHY/WaysDown_SilkDuo.jpg Ways Down - Ways Down 1, Ways Down 2 (silk prints) 2016 24 x 24” Digital print on silk, cotton binding, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613698639456-GZJD60DX49FAS1XQ4XB5/TempleCat2.jpg Ways Down - Temple with Cat-O-Nines 1 2016 22” x 22” Second-hand denim, wool, canvas worked with clay, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, second-hand sweatshirt, tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613698715072-K1FXY4XRYMSNP6G9ND3E/TempleCat1.jpg Ways Down - Temple with Cat-O-Nines 2 2016 22” x 22” Second-hand denim and wool, stolen canvas worked with clay, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, second-hand sweatshirt, tencel, suminagashi on used jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613699004067-YWUD2CC5F1ENCD2QX0EU/FortressStyle1.jpg Ways Down - I don't remember the title 2016 22” x 22” Second-hand denim and stolen canvas worked with clay, suminagashi on canvas, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120500004-SDXBZ0P4MA9HS79L6CZB/TwoWaysDown-Silkscreen_SFW.jpg Ways Down - Two Ways Down 2016 Silkscreen on paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1473542041318-IWAUY43UPP8XQ9OWH6J9/image-asset.jpeg Ways Down - Ways Down 1 2016 Cut paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120442147-0LFIS64M5YSKQ0JPT5TB/WayDown2.jpg Ways Down - Ways Down 2 2016 Suminigashi on paper, cut paper. http://www.melaniebernier.com/cvs daily 0.75 2025-05-05 http://www.melaniebernier.com/video daily 0.75 2025-03-21 http://www.melaniebernier.com/info daily 0.75 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/8769efc5-5134-4147-9b48-951667abd225/%2BScreenshot+2025-11-08+at+7.41.33+PM.png Info - Make it stand out On a rollercoaster! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1416193282170-G82HHE7T9R09COG0HN15/tumblr_ms8x3a7Ztp1s273ojo1_1280.jpg Info - Make it stand out via Maximum Rock ‘n Roll http://www.melaniebernier.com/music daily 0.75 2025-03-21 http://www.melaniebernier.com/work daily 1.0 2026-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/0c784e38-d759-417d-a824-c2c9bdd7de41/DSCF9402_SFW.jpg work - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/62725559-9fc4-4eb1-88de-0f5b729898c6/_B3A1121C.JPG work - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/c66ca297-ffc6-4181-8fa4-b93c08d0ff61/_B3A1121.JPG work - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/c394d1bd-6e1b-4c1f-9e03-d15eb3442af6/_B3A1126.JPG work - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/19452c6a-2bec-40c2-b7a8-20acf5f60cf2/_B3A1125.JPG work - Guardian Mask 2 2024 50 x 60” Used fabrics, hand dyed cotton and linen, silk, canvas stained with clay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1715711189274-GYZJNMXWA55VSLGAAT2T/_B3A1222B.JPG work - RRROT 2024 71 x 116” Hand dyed cotton and linen, stolen duvetyne, silk, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1715711190444-253RMGNRJIWEN9SNBHFM/_B3A1229.JPG work - RRROT 2024 71 x 116” Hand dyed cotton and linen, stolen duvetyne, silk, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1715711196569-XK1R99RYYBZD957UF3J5/_B3A1233.JPG work - RRROT 2024 71 x 116” Hand dyed cotton and linen, stolen duvetyne, silk, thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/685bd228-4773-4aa7-ae47-c7db59b22d3b/_B3A1181B.JPG work - Guardian Mask 1 2024 34 x 39” Hand dyed cotton, silk, stolen duvetyne, hand embroidered cotton and mohair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/61dcec62-ecf7-4d87-98e2-9696fdef840d/_B3A1185.JPG work - Guardian Mask 1 2024 34 x 39” Hand dyed cotton, silk, stolen duvetyne, hand embroidered cotton and mohair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/d1ffd7e4-a889-48da-b5cf-13131b6c5303/_B3A1193.JPG work - Guardian Mask 1 2024 34 x 39” Hand dyed cotton, silk, stolen duvetyne, hand embroidered cotton and mohair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/e476e28d-9d9d-4b58-b65d-1f456a92ebc1/_B3A1132.JPG work - Emerger 2 (Side B) 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/75a3c013-a804-4799-bd7a-4d3f1434b6b9/_B3A1153.JPG work - Emerger 2 (Side A) 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/5dc4f1dd-f3ee-4a3d-83ee-3489384e9d6a/_B3A1149.JPG work - Emerger 2 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/c8b210d2-f68e-43c2-95d4-561cf9824f06/_B3A1142.JPG work - Emerger 2 2024 59 x 67” Hand felted wool, silk, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/e2226340-7ba4-4b02-a42a-c67c07f342f8/_B3A0168.JPG work - Emerger 1 (Side A) 2024 40 x 31” Hand felted wool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/4e756030-a0e4-4ef6-96ae-cf4aa7e59450/_B3A0173.JPG work - Emerger 1 (Side B) 2024 40 x 31” Hand felted wool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/4f38d54e-0864-4ddb-aeab-c1ff1d52027e/_B3A0159A.JPG work - Nights with Perseids 7 2024 37 x 37” Hand felted wool, shiny thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/fb669ca9-0d0f-49fb-90f1-d63617e1c48d/_B3A0228.JPG work - Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/14651705-35e5-4270-8aed-dfaa537b0ec9/_B3A1163.JPG work - Nights with Perseids 8 2024 49 x 50” Hand felted wool, shiny thread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/2de2d3f7-b90d-421a-a741-d361bdc0cd61/_B3A0135B.JPG work - Nights with Perseids 3 2023 80 x 55” Hand felted wool, shiny thread, human hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/6d125d05-e7d8-49da-a73c-d02ae6dfcd50/_B3A0201B.JPG work - Nights with Perseids 4 & 5 2023 25 x 19” and 23 x 20” Hand felted wool, shiny thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/d4a94f7e-6bc1-4fc6-aee0-c594aa63c372/_B3A0188.JPG work - Nights with Perseids 2 2023 37 x 29” Hand felted wool, shiny thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/591bf19b-987d-4595-96e5-04c7307bb14d/_B3A0192.JPG work - Nights with Perseids 1 2023 34 x 29” Hand felted wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/7ed1bfde-adc4-4814-93d4-fb62fe3be55f/_B3A0181_Square.jpg work - Nights with Perseids 6 2023 36 x 32” Hand felted wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/fafe05a1-4f8d-40d6-bf73-044775d166e2/_B3A0237.JPG work - Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/eb85a004-6072-49fe-8ae5-745329a88e85/_B3A0149B.JPG work - Juicer 2023 54 x 49” Hand felted wool, mohair, digital print on cotton, burn hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/862ccebf-9563-4d46-8661-a3aca48fb866/_B3A0144B.JPG work - Juicer 2023 54 x 49” Hand felted wool, mohair, digital print on cotton, burn hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/0d862634-0e71-4bc0-a2c4-f072f116b8ab/_B3A0208.JPG work - Fingers 2023 22 x 21” Hand felted wool, mohair, digital print on cotton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640834669779-9MRW6158K5Q6ZSUBJGEG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_017.jpg work - Punch the Sun install 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640831915446-73CBII15GMIVT488XPV7/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_171.jpg work - Punch The Clock 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Used cotton lab coat, hand embroidered tencel and cotton, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread. Hung at stomach level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640831911710-Y0EM4HRJJ874TILG0SDJ/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_169.jpg work - Punch the Clown Nose 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Second hand vinyl, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread. Hung at stomach level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/bd124248-360f-41d9-a349-b56e7bdeb861/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_154.jpg work - Lawn Boullion 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, demolition site bricks, hand-embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581415932-M9AA2HO9BMJRT07NDSGP/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_177_02.jpg work - Meanwhile… 2021 54.5 x 33” Hand-woven comic strip with wool and Lena’s second-hand slub, Laura’s cotton curtain, hand-embroidered wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1679712089660-VNMIA3A08RPEAYP79TBG/image-asset.jpeg work - Meanwhile... Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829754462-AH8MDUEL387878ZDXNU5/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_026.jpg work - Earthrise 2021 2021 37 x 45” Hand-felted wool roving dyed with Christine’s indigo and black walnut harvested from a roadside in Ambler PA, stone found in the Atlantic off Provincetown MA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829761656-95FMTNNGJT3XSL70RKLG/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_030.jpg work - Earthrise 2021 Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640830159040-YO7H7KUGCPAXLQEYZ1OO/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_147.jpg work - Odie Reduction (Place Odie from Garfield In Pot and Simmer For One Hour) 2021 8 x 8 x 4.5” Hand-felted wool, demolition site and Craigslist bricks, used wool pant, hand-embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828422594-2VCNMYZ7N8ZUGJXTJW3J/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_076.jpg work - Everyone Says 2021 49 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stone found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828438155-5C9K3EJ71UGC677NS3PL/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_082.jpg work - Everyone Says Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828808170-K36C4P6PU52GABKGQPY1/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_074.jpg work - Harvest 2021 48 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stone found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, whittled second-hand dowel, Vatina’s acrylic paint, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640828822394-WZTWWP0EDWD2ELGJHPMM/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_110.jpg work - Harvest Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827487835-05LR9HYUWT60QLOZB9WK/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_067.jpg work - Boo Hoo (5 cents) 2021 48 x 57” Laura’s cotton curtain dyed using MX and snow, hand-embroidered tencel, hand-felted stones found in the Atlantic off the coast of Wellfleet MA, whittled second-hand dowel, Vatina’s acrylic paint, dipped beeswax, poured beeswax, used jean, cotton batting, second-hand canvas, thread, wood plank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827511438-7QJI2OA517DEOEIX1WQD/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_094.jpg work - Boo Hoo (5 cents) Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640827523747-WPXQV9D90SN5WPBDPE01/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_108.jpg work - Boo Hoo (5 cents) Detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832248624-U3V0FU7OQ7PMTEDFPBA8/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_050.jpg work - Punch the Sky Twins 2021 16 x 16 x 10” each Laura’s cotton curtains, Lena’s binding, canvas, thread. Hung at stomach or face level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581414728-PTTQW4TG3EESM12HCUHU/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_209_02.jpg work - Magic Bean of the Milky Way 2021 59 x 48” Hand-felted wool roving, recycled fabric scraps, hand-woven cotton, dipped beeswax taper, hand-embroidered cotton, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581401352-W1WYAVESBE2NS160NF6F/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_185_02.jpg work - Later . . . 2021 54.5 x 60” Hand-woven cotton and wool, Laura’s cotton curtain, hand-embroidered wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832544374-WC38BMLXZYVIMRL8OP25/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_204.jpg work - Street Slaw / Smudge Reduction 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, demolition site bricks, hand-embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832507483-WRMJV8T3YTX4OBYO546Q/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_117.jpg work - Punch The Sun 2021 16 x 16 x 10” Used cotton lab coat, canvas, thread, spotlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640832060956-C2FC2X5R28ARL8H4CUMS/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_023.jpg work - Medieval Boots XXXL 2020 Dimensions variable Used jeans, used baby blanket, canvas, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640829733195-EBXDGCRAH8EHCFSHNOSE/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_037.jpg work - Dog Piss Bouillon 2021 8 x 2.5 x 4.5” each Hand-felted wool, Craigslist bricks, hand-embroidered cotton. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1641581437345-S89J2VTG7XEM6KPGV9B3/H.jpg work - Curtains For You 2021 10’ x 40’ Cotton, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1640830135293-PLFULO4G1C9RUI1S0FRW/MBernier_MFA_12-12-21_135.jpg work - Medieval Boots XL 2020 Dimensions variable Used jeans, used baby blanket, canvas, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121274107-3YVWYPQUCEFU788TIKNK/TOMBS01-01-Square-SFW.jpg work - Tut (Frame 1) 2018 20” x 16” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121281993-LRMAS3E5PS09RYG3BKIS/TOMBS04-02-Square-SFW.jpg work - Tut (Frame 4) 2018 21” x 19” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121287515-V8MEZARLHQDI8A405DIB/TOMBS05-01-Square-SFW.jpg work - Tut (Frame 5) 2018 21” x 19” Hand-sewn using found images from used books and Google Earth digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121304639-FT9BBAV2CYGEG8DLMYUJ/TOMBScu-19-SFW.jpg work - Tut (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121303507-X4H8VABUW5IL1ERYGKPA/TOMBScu-15-SFW.jpg work - Tut (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/b566a640-57a5-4a93-bb51-e1a50f8b43eb/Melanie_Bernier_Gimme+Gimme+Gimme.jpg work - Gimme Gimme Gimme 2018 35 x 35” Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656121409562-GVQYKE8X9LAJXIPZU8QP/DH_01_SFW.jpg work - Deep Hunger 2018 35 x 35” Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1541397348441-VAQSQC3IF62JPNOUVSEQ/LOOKTED01-02-Square-SFW.jpg work - Leaving Ted (Frame 1) 2018 Each panel 22.5" x 16.5" Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1541397348781-GFVUMQA4FD31TEFZQCPK/LOOKTED02-02-Square-SFW.jpg work - Leaving Ted (Frame 2) 2018 Each panel 22.5" x 16.5" Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1541397356893-2FCGGP2IXSJLFJYQOJSF/LOOKTED03-01-Square-SFW.jpg work - Leaving Ted (Frame 3) 2018 Each panel 22.5" x 16.5" Hand-sewn using found images from used books digitally printed on cotton, tencel, used moving blanket, used bedding, used jeans, used sequins, used tablecloth, used raincoat, used comforter stuffing, wool, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613697235259-T2JGRG6DSM0T8O39QF15/buryme.jpg work - Can't Bury Me 2016 Used fabric, tencel, thread, bugle beads, suminagashi on denim, silkscreen on denim, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1438712357322-CGJY0E9TBIOKPB6R4977/2-A.jpg work - Uncle Crummy's on Penniman 2015 Used fabric, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736826734-20YPJ9TVI4BEYHCRATBQ/E.jpg work - Butcher Shoppe on Armington 2014 - 2015 Used fabric, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736786446-0WJT0GY3Q4DTFOGYTKXG/D.jpg work - Unit 11 on Rugg Rd c. 2013 - 2015 Used fabric and leather, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736780911-RQLXD3DJJ9JLDGDYIGUH/C.jpg work - House of 1,000 Smiles on Pratt c. 2014 - 2016 Used fabric, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1446736774033-6TKW6QU172VVB99BJXVN/A.jpg work - What We Talk About on Penniman c. 2015 - 2016 Used fabric and leather, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1417560037893-XKDGVQ1BGLYT0TK2AR2J/BERNIER_GayGardens.jpg work - Gay Gardens on Greylock 2013 Used fabric and leather, tencel, thread, canvas, hand embroidery, snaps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1480629394417-ZMWEB61PLEZJ8PJ7M53X/work01_SFW.jpg work - Build Your Fortress Now 2016 Used fabric, wool, hand embroidered tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120585338-PLCZA0JTMXC4MF66UIHY/WaysDown_SilkDuo.jpg work - Ways Down 1, Ways Down 2 (silk prints) 2016 24 x 24” Digital print on silk, cotton binding, thread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613698639456-GZJD60DX49FAS1XQ4XB5/TempleCat2.jpg work - Temple with Cat-O-Nines 1 2016 22” x 22” Second-hand denim, wool, canvas worked with clay, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, second-hand sweatshirt, tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613698715072-K1FXY4XRYMSNP6G9ND3E/TempleCat1.jpg work - Temple with Cat-O-Nines 2 2016 22” x 22” Second-hand denim and wool, stolen canvas worked with clay, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, second-hand sweatshirt, tencel, suminagashi on used jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1613699004067-YWUD2CC5F1ENCD2QX0EU/FortressStyle1.jpg work - I don't remember the title 2016 22” x 22” Second-hand denim and stolen canvas worked with clay, suminagashi on canvas, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, tencel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120500004-SDXBZ0P4MA9HS79L6CZB/TwoWaysDown-Silkscreen_SFW.jpg work - Two Ways Down 2016 Silkscreen on paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1473542041318-IWAUY43UPP8XQ9OWH6J9/image-asset.jpeg work - Ways Down 1 2016 Cut paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54656dd4e4b0f51dfbd9e7ae/1656120442147-0LFIS64M5YSKQ0JPT5TB/WayDown2.jpg work - Ways Down 2 2016 Suminigashi on paper, cut paper.