Most recent works: Developing a series of works where I am exploring the relationship between the cotton thread and its support to create a structure using line and grids. (all works are yet to be titled)

Through the accumulation of multiple layers of something fragile emerges a structure that is literally, physically and metaphysically strong. My art practise is an exploration of materials through the playful use of repetition, line and grids. Playing with the potential of simple materials to expose their natural characteristics and discovering methods that brings about interesting material relationships that appear in my process evident works. The use of line and grids has an underlying reference to weaving. I do not wish to focus on the delicate history of female craft, but rather generate conversation about my playful interaction and manipulation of these simple materials.

  l Working with intuition     

  l   Keeping the works fresh

  l   My most recent works have explore this relationship between cotton thread (a fragile material) and the sturdy frames.

  l   Considering all aspects of the work – in their rawness they all add to the conversation and talk about materiality, support and structure

l   Most recent works – delicate, elegant, through the repetitive process and accumulative gestures there is an exploration into the idea of a structure created by the gathering of individual fragile things in this case strands of thin cotton thread.

l   Thicker areas and layering – allude to the idea of strength, create textural difference and patterns

l   The more exposed strands of cotton will appear fragile, elegantly floating in space supported only by the tension of each one wrapped around the supporting frame.

l   Being true to materials – “Materials need to be accepted as they are and used simply by artists to explore their strengths and generate conversation and understanding around their materiality and the ability of that material.”...from past blog post Wed. 25th July