String art, or pin
and thread art, is an arrangement of colored thread strung between grid
of to nails hammered into a wooden board to form abstract geometric
patterns or representational designs. Other forms of string art include
curve stitching, in which string is stitched through holes. Though
straight lines are formed by the string, the slightly different angles
and metric positions at which strings intersect may give the appearance
of Bézier curves.
We were inspired by Nail Art that is designed and produced by Maine native Heather Kelly.
Using "up-cycled" and repurposed wood as a canvas for art, she creates
raised images using string and nails. These images are simple in design,
but paired with the rustic wood, and the subtle shimmer of nails, a striking and beautiful result emerges. Heather enjoys each step of the
creative process, from collecting wood on beach walks, to the
repetition of hammering and in the random connection of string. The
serene quality of this process carries through to the final product.
