inspired by Iceland
During a Textile art residency at the Textile Centre in Blonduos, North Iceland, I became inspired by the awareness of immense space as the endless landscape grew increasingly overwhelming. This became the overall sensation expressed in my response work. Using solely Icelandic materials I apply all the colours of the land, from the black sand and dramatic rock formations to the beautiful glacial waters and extraordinary volcanic lava fields.
3 canvases of wrapped lengths involving all the colours of the land using solely Icelandic materials materials: Icelandic yarn, raw sheep's wool, wire. 28 x 28cm each
Wrapped and stitched piece using all the colours of the land using solely Icelandic materials materials: Icelandic yarn, wire. 75cm x 34cm
A 37 metre long wrapped piece involving all the colours of the land using Icelandic materials and photographed on a beach in Iceland. materials: Icelandic yarn, horse hair, raw sheep's wool, fish skins, wre, yarn dyed from Icelandic plants. approx L 3700cm