Acrylic yarn on rug backing, 30×30 cm (2022)
Part of Ranelagh Arts autumn exhibition “Cultural Natures” 17th Sep – 14th Oct 2022.
I only went out for a walk… was made using an old Swedish traditional knot and sewing technique called “rya”. Presenting it as a framed painting the line between traditional craft and contemporary art is blurred.
Site specific installation in the National Botanic Gardens for Sculpture in Context 1st September – 7th October 2022.
Inspired by lichen and moss-covered old tree stumps Fairy Beds combine a traditional Swedish long-piled knot and sewing technique called “rya” with found wooden pieces.
“Come to the wood, for here is rest… sleep in forgetfulness of all ill”. (John Muir, 1875)
Photo credit: Karl Jordan
Site specific installation in the Edward Murphy Library at NCAD (National College of Art and Design), Dublin.
Coloured acetate sheets on window.
Variation of a composition I have used in an array of different media (painting, embroidery, rya (knotted pile technique), glass etc). The original composition was inspired by a specific wood area near my hometown in Sweden.
