Silk Tapestry

woven jacquard tapestry

Concerning bodily boundaries. The mirror reflects the twin panic of both the current vulnerability and potential threat of the body. Cotton hand-embroidery creates the ribbons of the hair, a ceremonial adornment mirroring the curls reaching up from below. A reminder of persistent growth despite the pause.

Work Details:
Silk
2020
127 x 152cm
Hand-embroidered cotton on woven jacquard tapestry