A few words on Wall Wool…
Wall Wool is a vibrant and densely collective artwork referencing optical illusions and traditional African American quilts. Quilt/ craft references need not be a cue for this work to be snobbishly dismissed. The history of each individual piece- generously supplied for this project, specifically shaped and hand stitched into an arcing whole- creates a depth and resonance that would not have been possible with any other medium.
Entirely hand sewn, Wall Wool is comprised of well over one thousand pieces of wool, derived from woollen garments collected over the course of the project. Strictly limiting the use of materials to those that were donated placed the role of my community into a fundamentally important position. After the generous contributions of unwanted old woollies, a colour palette was established and construction began! Each woollen garment went through a process of felting and shaping, before being carefully snipped and hand stitched together.
I made this artwork because I wanted to find out what it would take to impart an object/artwork with meaning. I hoped that the massive amount of energy put into the process of collection and construction would be somehow retained within the artwork when completed.
This has been an epic progression to my musings. I hope you feel at least a little warmer- or welcome.
Really like the detail shots in these. Such a beautiful composition and mammoth project.
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