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“Sewn strips of gauze form a semi-transparent plane, anchored to the walls by casts of my own hands. Suspended within the plane are individually created pockets to hold personal objects,
each relating to a familial memory. The heavier objects stretch the gauze and separate the weave, pulling the plane towards the ground; the lighter objects hang delicately in their pockets just below the plane. Gauze is a finely textured material that historically wraps, protects, and heals. I wanted to embody this idea of protection by creating unique homes to house these objects, places where they can safely exist. This sculpture acts as my personal keepsake-box of sorts.
“Two films playing simultaneously side by side accompany this piece. In these films I wanted to find a subtle way of conveying ideas of domesticity and caregiving, while also representing the organic nature of giving life and love to something. The process of sewing custom pockets for each item, and then placing the items within the pockets, allowed me to remember and reflect on the memo- ries and relationships associated with each.”