A Bag of Dresses as an Act of Love, 2022

Willow, dogwood, ribbons, clay, shells, maritime rope, bamboo, cotton, polymer clay, bamboo tape,

velvet, 80cm- 1m x 1m-1.5m

A trio of woven sculptures constructed using basket weaving and passementerie techniques with a mixture of textiles used for interiors, clothing and in coastal areas, that references one of the artists first memories when she lived on a coastal peninsula.

After a life changing event, a family friend brought round a bag of pre-loved and handmade dresses that were elaborate in pattern and construction. The fringing, ribbons and shapes begun to represent more than just beauty and aesthetics; they carefully crafted act of love. The sculptures appear as a hybrid between sculpture, clothing, dress, utilitarian object and sea creature.