my nature

This piece used to be, an old, tattered mannequin busks, once brand new and wanted by all to display their designs. But now she displays the marks and imperfections of her experience in the industry. She once saw herself as perfection and now she feels used and tossed aside, as she sat in a haberdashery shop with a cheap for sale sign attached to her. When I walked into the shop, I saw her immediately. I didn’t see her imperfections or even cared about them, but what I saw was her inner beauty and her potential for greatness. I bought her and she stayed with me for 6 months before I even started any work on her. Every time I walked past her, I would say, I will bring you to life again. The day finally came for her transition as I was ready emotionally to channel my energy through her. Hours, days, weeks went by as I stitched, fused, embellished. Each day becoming more and more inspired. Finally, the day came when I finished, she over exceeded my expectations, and I named her My Nature. As every being is connected to nature, we come in different shapes, sizes and shades and we are all connected to each other.

Year: 2017

Size: 98 x 49cm

Medium: Thread, beading, 24 carat gold leaf synthetic fibres on fibre glass

Technique: Thread Suturing and Thread Blending