In The Glow: Cleave
In The Glow: Cleave, wool, 9 x 8 x 6 inches, 2023
The title of this piece came to me at the same time as I was first sketching it out. 'Cleave' is a verb that can mean two completely opposite things: to bind together OR to break apart. To me this sculptural form suggests action and motion, but it's unclear whether the two sides are in the act of separating or joining. That state of being in-between or poised for either direction can suggest either a sense of nimble readiness or insecurity. So often context determines which sensation is currently in effect.
I created this sculpture by compressing, tangling, and shaping loose fibers into felt using hand-held felting needles. This piece is robust, yet it is best displayed under a glass dome or in a case to prevent dust.
This piece was featured in my solo exhibit ‘In The Glow’ at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California from September - December 2024.
In The Glow: Cleave, wool, 9 x 8 x 6 inches, 2023
The title of this piece came to me at the same time as I was first sketching it out. 'Cleave' is a verb that can mean two completely opposite things: to bind together OR to break apart. To me this sculptural form suggests action and motion, but it's unclear whether the two sides are in the act of separating or joining. That state of being in-between or poised for either direction can suggest either a sense of nimble readiness or insecurity. So often context determines which sensation is currently in effect.
I created this sculpture by compressing, tangling, and shaping loose fibers into felt using hand-held felting needles. This piece is robust, yet it is best displayed under a glass dome or in a case to prevent dust.
This piece was featured in my solo exhibit ‘In The Glow’ at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California from September - December 2024.
In The Glow: Cleave, wool, 9 x 8 x 6 inches, 2023
The title of this piece came to me at the same time as I was first sketching it out. 'Cleave' is a verb that can mean two completely opposite things: to bind together OR to break apart. To me this sculptural form suggests action and motion, but it's unclear whether the two sides are in the act of separating or joining. That state of being in-between or poised for either direction can suggest either a sense of nimble readiness or insecurity. So often context determines which sensation is currently in effect.
I created this sculpture by compressing, tangling, and shaping loose fibers into felt using hand-held felting needles. This piece is robust, yet it is best displayed under a glass dome or in a case to prevent dust.
This piece was featured in my solo exhibit ‘In The Glow’ at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California from September - December 2024.
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