In the Glow: Tensilary

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Tensilary, wool and pigment, 20 x 22.5 x 9 inches, 2024

This piece is loosely based on the infinity symbol, that unending broken loop. Yet the tension created at the twist in the middle-- highlighted by pink pigment-- comes from the concept of constantly trying to keep everything in motion and on balance and even elegant-- but at a price. The juxtaposition of aiming for beauty amid strain feels familiar.

I created this sculpture by compressing, tangling, and shaping loose fibers into felt using hand-held felting needles.

This piece was featured in the exhibition ‘In The Glow’ at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, California from September - December 2024.