In the Glow: Bowery
Bowery, wool and pigment, 15 x 10 x 10 inches, 2024
The concept driving this form was a sense of protection, like a bird shielding its brood with its curved-over wings. I wanted to apply pigment to the underside of translucent panels so that it would be barely visible externally, yet glow with warmth within. My initial sketches were fairly simple, but the internal anatomy really came about as I began constructing the sculpture and following the curves suggested by each part. It ended up womb-like, with connective tissue and folds. A 'bower' is a protected shady structure.
I created this sculpture by compressing, tangling, and shaping loose fibers into felt using hand-held felting needles.
This piece is featured in the exhibition ‘In The Glow’ at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California from September - December 2024. This work will be available to purchase, but must remain on view at the Triton Museum through the close of the exhibition. Shipping, pickup, or delivery can be arranged with the artist.
