inspired by Iceland
During a Textile art residency at the Textile Centre in Blonduos, North Iceland, I became inspired by the awareness of immense space as the endless landscape grew increasingly overwhelming. This became the overall sensation expressed in my response work. Using solely Icelandic materials I apply all the colours of the land, from the black sand and dramatic rock formations to the beautiful glacial waters and extraordinary volcanic lava fields.
Evolving, Tara Kennedy3 canvases of wrapped lengths involving all the colours of the land using solely Icelandic materials materials: Icelandic yarn, raw sheep's wool, wire. 28 x 28cm each
Landslag, Tara KennedyWrapped and stitched piece using all the colours of the land using solely Icelandic materials materials: Icelandic yarn, wire. 75cm x 34cm
Continuous, Tara KennedyA 37 metre long wrapped piece involving all the colours of the land using Icelandic materials and photographed on a beach in Iceland. materials: Icelandic yarn, horse hair, raw sheep's wool, fish skins, wre, yarn dyed from Icelandic plants. approx L 3700cm