I have been so busy with a project that I almost forgot some of my Double Exposure pieces are currently on show at Envision Arts online exhibition Threaded II! This is a multimedia exhibition, curated around the idea of fibres, and all work submitted needed to consists of 25% fibres of any form.
The two pieces accepted for the show combine found imagery, drawing and embroidered motifs, with an aim to highlight how our knowledge on the personal life of an author affects the way their work is viewed. I was compelled to create this body of work upon receiving a book of photographs called “Souvenirs” by David Hamilton. Like a window that gets dirtier and harder to peer through with the passage of time, it is difficult to observe Hamilton’s photography in earnest without the cloud of child abuse accusations obstructing the view. Following this line of reasoning, I began to draw with a view of obscuring, but not entirely covering the pages of Souvenirs – to physically replicate this effect on paper. The embroidered inserts, executed using cotton and wool, are an extension of this process.
You can read more about the project and its evolution at my previous blog posts Double Exposure and Double Exposure – Drawing New Narratives.
Tooting my own horn aside, I was blown away by the quality of the pieces on display. My personal favourite being two tapestries by Jordan Holms, who was rightfully awarded an honourable mention for their contribution.
But why am I rabbiting on about it, you can view the whole exhibition at Envision Arts in June 2020.
Enjoy the show.
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