Exotica
These works are fabricated from a variety of 100% repurposed textiles and objects. The chosen textiles have either been manufactured overseas or their patterns are derived from other cultures or they are simply reconfigured from discarded worn out clothing.
The use of colour and pattern help determine and build the fantasy plant like objects to create a set of sculptures, which prompt us to think about the geopolitical legacy of the global network of the botanical and textile industries.
Deborah Gardner
West Yorkshire, England