textile art/ sculptural garments
muslin, thread, shellac, hand embroidery, nursery hanger
60cm (h) x 36cm (w) x 9cm (d)
60cm (h) x 36cm (w) x 9cm (d)
This innocent garment evokes memories of childhood and represents a simple, yet powerful image of the domestic life and journey of women. It is a universal symbol. But upon closer inspection the viewer realises for this infant there is no future. A life cut short due to unclean water, a not uncommon reality for many of our poorer island nation neighbours.
'Out of Hand' untethered fibre artists, Wallarobba Arts and Culture Centre, Hornsby NSW 2015
'Stitches, Weaves and Threads' Maunsell WIckes Gallery, Paddington NSW 2019
'Out of Hand' untethered fibre artists, Wallarobba Arts and Culture Centre, Hornsby NSW 2015
'Stitches, Weaves and Threads' Maunsell WIckes Gallery, Paddington NSW 2019