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| Wax immersed cardigans in the studio. The wire hangers have been removed, leaving their impression on the set fabric. |
Taking the focus back to personal objects, I experimented with immersing second hand children's cardigans in plaster, and also wax. The knitted texture invites us to wonder whether they are handmade for a child or grandchild, giving them an added sense of personal history. I feel the wax alludes to the attempted preservation of childhood items and memories. It also reflects the fragility of the memories we try to preserve, as the wax can be melted again easily.
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Close up digital photograph: Laying the object flat accentuates its rigid materiality. |
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The weave of the fabric creates shadows with a sense of depth. Positioning the cardigan appearing to drip into the shadow links the two images and invites the viewer to question their relationship. |
