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OUR RED THREAD
This group of work stems from conscious moments of stillness and solitude, with the intention of observing my relationship with my femininity. Tapping into my 'red thread', unravelling the tapestry of stories, patterns, qualities and wounds that tie right through my matriarchal line. Through the making of this work, I found moments of catharsis and understanding, while cultivating appreciation for the woman I am, the women surrounding me and my connection with all women. As I worked, I meditated on our relationship with the rhythms of life and the beauty and strength that we share as women.
The results are a diverse group of artworks that celebrate the complexity and power of the feminine. There is a strong use of the colour red in this series as a symbol of the strength and passion we possess. The red threads and wool represent the female bloodline and the cords that binds us all together. This also reflects the tradition of embroidery from my Croatian heritage. Through the layering of materials, I explore the concept of time and generations. All up, this is an intimate look at my visual journal that documents my personal journey and expressions of the joy and honour of being a woman. Take a look at my Instagram to see the making of these works and the finished pieces.
Group art project
In line with this exhibition, I reached out to other women to gain their perspectives on this subject. Acknowledging that each ones experience is unique and realising the desire of so many wanting to share their stories, I decided to ask these women to participate in a group piece where they could express themselves. Each person painted a piece that was hung in a group, all containing a piece of red thread to join them together in this theme. It was a powerful group piece and such a privilege to work with so many talented women.
Amy x
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