| artist statement |
| My interest lies in the convergence and overlapping of the scientific and the metaphorical – where the two inform one another and result in a deeper understanding of the human experience. I am interested in the relationship between inside and outside, and what takes place below the "threshold of awareness" - specifically in relationship to the human body and its internal systems, anatomy, organs and then its external form. Hand sewing and traditional embroidery techniques have gradually become a key element in the work, for both visual and conceptual reasons. Sewing literally pierces the 'skin' of the work, and also becomes a metaphor for the body - the embroidery results in an orderly, clean surface and a messy, chaotic underbelly, just like the skin is a calm exterior that masks the complex inner workings of the human body. Through my work, I am attempting to illuminate what is usually hidden beneath the surface – the physical interior of our human bodies and the memories stored within. |
exhibition catalogue Full-color, 20 page exhibition catalogue with an essay by Maggie Wright. Edition of 100, signed and numbered by the artist. Published in 2008 in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name at Pink Elephant Projects (PEP) Gallery, Brooklyn, New York. Available online from Pataphysical Longing Productions. $15.00 US (via Paypal)  |
