Dreams IV ( Dream I~IV | Fiber Art Series)


Dream IV by Jaclyn Bae — sculptural fiber art made from discharged denim, fabric, and hand-dyed paper
36 × 12 in · 2022 · Discharged denim, fabric, hand-dyed paper


36 × 12 in · 2022 · Discharged denim, fabric, hand-dyed paper

                                                                         
         36 × 12 in · 2022 · Discharged denim, fabric, hand-dyed paper

 
Dream IV | Fiber Art Series

Dream IV concludes the Dream I–IV series, bringing its themes of continuity, transformation, and layered inner experience to their final resolution. Created with discharged denim, fabric, and hand-dyed papers, this work embodies the idea that dreams do not vanish — they shift, reform, and return in new configurations, echoing the cycles of memory and imagination.

The discharged denim fibers carry a sense of fading time, while the hand-dyed papers introduce renewed warmth and subtle light. Together, they form a sculptural flow that suggests a dream folding into another dream — something ending, yet simultaneously beginning. The vertical movement of the work emphasizes ascension, renewal, and the quiet persistence of hope.

In Dream IV, the layered materials evoke the sensation of revisiting emotions or memories long after their initial moment. The textures are intentionally repetitive, echoing how the mind cycles through recollection, reflection, and rebuilding. Each fiber coil acts like a fragment of thought, gently guiding the viewer through the transitions between past impressions and new interpretations.

As the final piece of the series, Dream IV closes the narrative with a sense of clarity — acknowledging the weight of experience while leaning toward transformation. It connects the introspection of Dream III with a renewed openness, offering a visual metaphor for the ways dreams continually reshape the inner landscape.

### **Final Resolution: Ascension and Post-Traumatic Growth**

As the culminating work, *Dream IV* visually articulates the psychological process of **resolution**—the integration of disparate experiences into a cohesive final understanding. The **verticality** of the fiber structure is a critical symbolic device, representing **ascension** and **spiritual integration**; in Jungian terms, it suggests a move toward individuation or the harmonization of the self. The juxtaposition of **fading denim** (representing emotional history and past trauma) with the **renewed light of hand-dyed papers** powerfully embodies the concept of **post-traumatic growth (PTG)**. PTG suggests that profound inner transformation and renewal of purpose can emerge directly from the struggle with significant life challenges. The work serves as a testament that memory does not simply fade, but is actively **re-formed** and utilized as a foundation for the **quiet persistence of hope** in the future.

© Jaclyn Bae 2025


🌿 Explore More Art Series by Jaclyn Bae

Across the Dream, Harmony, Blessing, and Hanbok series, Jaclyn Bae’s work explores memory, rhythm, transformation, and faith — weaving personal narratives into sculptural fiber forms that speak to continuity, identity, and light.

© Jaclyn Bae 2025 · All rights reserved

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Over the Hill Series I, II, III

Image
Over the Hill I Over the Hill II Over the Hill III Over the Hill Series (I–III) The “Over the Hill I–III” series is created with hand-dyed fabrics and mixed media, developed through a slow, layered process of coloring, washing, cutting, and composing textiles. Each piece captures the feeling of climbing a windy hill — pushing forward with effort, then pausing at the peak where a quiet sense of emptiness meets clarity. This work reflects on the human journey: the ascent, the labor, the moments of reflection, and the recognition that much of what we hold onto is temporary. The transparent layers and muted tones visualize the tension between weight and impermanence, suggesting that meaning often reveals itself at the edges of stillness and loss. Through this series, I invite viewers to consider their own passages — the hills they have climbed, the efforts m...
Read more

Art works-Window Installation

Image
Window Series — Light, Memory, and Connection Textile and mixed-media window installations exploring the shifting boundaries between the inner and outer worlds by Jaclyn Bae . A window is more than an opening—it is a threshold between what is seen and what is felt. Using transparent silk, denim, handmade paper, natural branches, and suspended geometric forms, the Window Series visualizes memory, emotional landscapes, and the quiet presence of light. Each piece stands at the border between interior and exterior spaces, revealing how light, shadow, and time transform our perception. As viewers move, the works shift—mirroring the changing layers of life itself. Window Installation I — Tree & Growth Rings Created for a deck window using gray transparent silk, this installation integrates a hand-cut black-nylon tree with circular denim forms stitched in vibrant threads. The round patterns echo tree rings —the years...
Read more

Harmony Series II, V | Solitude and Memory | Jaclyn Bae Fiber Art

Image
Harmony Series · Denim Works Harmony Series II, V — Stillness, Solitude, and Memory Fiber & Mixed-Media Works in Denim by Jaclyn Bae The Harmony Series explores quietness, inner balance, and emotional transformation through the tactile language of denim. Made from worn jeans and softened garments, each piece carries traces of daily life — creases, faded tones, and subtle imperfections. Through bleaching, cutting, layering, and hand-stitching, the familiar fabric transforms into meditative compositions about memory, stillness, and renewal. ### **Conceptual Analysis: Hand-Stitching as Meditative Practice** This series masterfully translates the personal pursuit of "Stillness, Solitude, and Memory" into a tangible artistic practice, placing it within the discourse of **Slow Stitching and Mindful Art**. The core act of **hand-stitching** is not mer...
Read more