Connection
For the Interwoven 7 exhibition I combined various techniques that showcase some of the possibilities of my favoured weaving material, harakeke, for my installation called "Connection".
While weaving each celestial body for “Connection”, I contemplated how the stars above and the earth below are elements of existence which connect us across distance, culture and time. Each element was mindfully woven with natural fibres from my garden, drawing together the earthly and celestial elements with my hands and heart.
Forming a spiral, each element came to life individually as well as part of the whole installation.
This body of work was inspired by the Neolithic rock art on The Stone of the Seven Suns at Dowth, Boyne Valley, Ireland, which dates back to around 3200BC. There are many theories about the meaning of this rock art however the ones that resonated with me have a seasonal and environmental meaning and in particular that which relate to the depiction of Pleiades. For me, this is something that connects Heaven and Earth, and people from many cultures around the world.
My hope is that the celestial bodies of "Connection" inspire you and invoke a sense of peace and human connectedness, and also helps you to connect with the natural world.
The final two elements were unfortunately not submitted for the Interwoven 7 Exhibition due to limited wall space to be shared with 22 other artists. They complete the 7 elements of Pleiades and are intrinsic to the visual depiction in the shape of the Golden Ratio, further enhancing our connection to the natural world .
The installation measures approx 2m wide x 1.5 high overall.
Individual element measurements can be provided upon request.
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