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porcelain and gold wire
Threads was made during time spent at Alzheimer’s Society day centres, and was inspired by day care clients bringing their knitting and sewing to the centre. The piece is a reminder of how making becomes a part of us and that the objects and tools we have skilfully and lovingly made and used retain something of our personalities. It is about remembering such objects and evokes the important role craft can play in the maintenance of identity.
Maria had been coming to the centre for over a year and although she seemed contented to be amongst everyone as the various activities took place, she was withdrawn and quiet, just as many clients were. But this changed when her daughter brought a box into the centre containing items of clothing that Maria had made. As she held the garments and looked at them, Maria’s gestural expressions transformed; she seemed to recognise them, to know them. Although subtle, her actions spoke loudly; the objects were part of her.
::CraftCube:Research :: Threads