SCAF Emerging Artists 2022 Exhibition Catalogue

Her final piece evolved as she experimented with joining
together threads and fabrics using a wide range of processes
and materials. These processes included painting, hand
embroidery, wrapping, freehand machine embroidery and
distressing with a heat gun. The materials I have incorporated
include wire, threads, wool tops, lutrador, tyvek, bondaweb,
kunin felt (made from recycled plastic bottles), water soluble
fabric and vylene.
The overall form is spherical with a small sphere of threads in
the centre. Emerging from the centre are layers of individual
circle of fabrics and threads attached to wrapped wire stems.
As the threads and fabrics are joined together their density,
intensity and complexity increase resulting in a large sphere.
The individual pieces can now be seen as a solid entity. The
spherical form is suspended from the ceiling. This hints at the
form of the earth and the global story of immigration.
This project has enabled her to develop her creative practice
as she consolidates her theoretical understanding of a sense
of place and adapts her work to a more global context. The
project has challenged Jane on a technical level as she has
brought together two techniques that she has been working
on separately; creating abstract textile sculptures and creating
2D experimental textile pieces. It combines the solid form and
blocks of colour of her sculptures with the more delicate and
intricate lines and patterns of freehand machine embroidery to
create a unique response to the theme of synergy.
Emerging Artist 2022 Award
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