Fairy Beds

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