The Empty Chair of Beautiful Memories

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Sculpture in Context 2023
The empty chair of beautiful memories (2023)
Acrylic yarn, rug backing, found object

In my current work I’m using a Scandinavian hand-sewn knotting technique called ‘rya’, taught to me by my mother when I was a child. After her passing I was drawn to include it in my practice. 
The empty chair speaks of loss and absence, but also of happy memories. The colours and shapes are inspired by the Linnéa flower. It’s the regional flower of the province in Sweden where I grew up, and also part of my mother’s name –  Elsa Ingrid Linnéa.  

Come to the wood for here is rest

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Come to the wood for here is rest (2022)
220 x 180 cm, Rya technique, acrylic yarn on rug backing

Exhibited 1-4th February 2023 as part of group show “Connections” by Creative Collective at Fade Street Studios, Dublin 2.
Purchased by OPW for the state collection.

Photo credit: Sean Rushe and the artist

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I only went out for a walk…

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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.

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