Women’s Work

Women's Work is inspired by weaving and the women of our past who paved the way for future generations.

My work is intended to tell the story of humankind and the crucial role women and weaving played. Motivated by Ursula Le Guin’s essay “The Carrier Bag Theory”, my work entertains the idea that the Carrier Bag was the first utensil that contributed to society’s survival. As weaving yarns and various reed fibres was predominantly 'Women’s Work', Women can be seen as the true hero of humankind by working, weaving and protecting their community.

The vessels are intentionally constructed using metal to emphasise the idea that these utensils were and are powerful, and should be preserved for generations to come. Each vessel is organic in shape and varies in size. The uneven waves created in the vessels allow for a light and airy feel, imitating the floating sensation of fabric. Softening hard materials is a key element within my work. I find the striking contrast between the feminine practice of weaving and the unlikely material of metal to be captivating, and it challenges the common misconception of what 'Women’s Work' means. Weaving is an embodied process by which the artist is at one with the material, imparting energy into the piece. I aspire to create pieces that have an element of the handmade, a human touch, making each piece unique and continuing to tell a story of the hands that made it.


Women's Work, 2021  
copper  
200 x 400 x 400 mm

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Women's Work, 2021  
copper  
200 x 400 x 400 mm

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Women's Work, 2021  
copper  
200 x 250 x 250 mm

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Women's Work, 2021  
copper  
200 x 400 x 400 mm
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Women's Work, 2021  
copper  
100 x 200 x 300 mm