Pillar of the Community
I took part in 'Aisle and Air' at Cley12, an exhibition by NNEP (North Norfolk Exhibition Project), where I created 'Pillar of the Community', covering an octagonal three metre high pillar in St Margaret's church, Cley, entirely with crochet/knitting with the help of around 50 peoples' creations. Because of the many different souls joining the project I loved the unpredictability of how it would look in the end, and the creative crochet communication that went on between each of the handmade pieces resting next to one another. It took six months to make, two of which to curate/ sew together, the last month was done on-site.
Whether improvised freeform crochet or creating recognisable, crockets, poupee carvings, gargoyles or grave stone heads, this work demonstrates the rich tapestry of a creative community collective.
All the individuals in a community are like the bricks of a pillar, essential to enable strength and support. Similarly through chain stitch we connect threads of thought linking one consciousness to another.
The art of spinning a yarn physically and mentally bring ideas and memories together, thus allowing joint creativity to grow faster than standing alone.
Whether improvised freeform crochet or creating recognisable, crockets, poupee carvings, gargoyles or grave stone heads, this work demonstrates the rich tapestry of a creative community collective.
All the individuals in a community are like the bricks of a pillar, essential to enable strength and support. Similarly through chain stitch we connect threads of thought linking one consciousness to another.
The art of spinning a yarn physically and mentally bring ideas and memories together, thus allowing joint creativity to grow faster than standing alone.
