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Site specific installation in the National Botanic Gardens for Sculpture in Context 1st September – 7th October 2022.
Inspired by lichen and moss-covered old tree stumps Fairy Beds combine a traditional Swedish long-piled knot and sewing technique called “rya” with found wooden pieces.
“Come to the wood, for here is rest… sleep in forgetfulness of all ill”. (John Muir, 1875)
Photo credit: Karl Jordan