I acknowledge, pay respect, and pay the rent to the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands on which I live and work: the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations. Sovereignty was never ceded and colonial violence continues across so-called Australia to this day.
Grass Textures aims to capture the intricate beauty and complexity of the natural world, emphasising the interconnectedness of all living things. Through a harmonious blend of sculptural forms, and woven textiles, the project delves into the intimate and purposeful details of nature, seeking to reflect the quiet, powerful forces that shape our lived experiences. The inspiration behind the collection is rooted in an appreciation for the subtle imprints, residual traces, and inherent rhythms of nature that influence both our environment and our personal lives.
Each piece is carefully crafted to mirror the organic flow and cyclical patterns that govern life, inviting viewers to engage thoughtfully with the often-overlooked connections between humanity and the natural world.
At the heart of Grass Textures is the use of raw materials; wood, clay, and fabric are chosen not only for their tactile qualities but also for their symbolic resonance, representing the dynamic and evolving relationships we share with the environment. These materials, each rooted in the earth and shaped by the forces of nature, are sculpted and woven together to reflect the seamless interplay between growth and decay, life and death, and the constant passage of time. The collection seeks to express how these natural rhythms are mirrored in our own lives, whether through the gentle ebb and flow of the seasons, the process of ageing, or the way memories form and fade like impressions in the sand.