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to correspondences. Our aim is to create lasting people connections across cultures through the medium of art.
to correspondences. Our aim is to create lasting people connections across cultures through the medium of art.
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Losing Time is a hand-embroidered work that speaks to concepts of languishing and depression.
Phrases such as: “I feel like my life is stagnating”. “I’m having a gone day”. “I’m just tired” are embroidered in low contrast thread to encourage viewers to be physically close to the work, and as the piece is placed on the floor, this closeness should mimic the heaviness that is felt in depression. Additionally, by using the framework of obstructing text, this work explores the inability to communicate during periods of deep depression.
Hand embroidery and personal clothing from the artist makes this work more intimate, and through the intended intimacy of interactivity that Losing Time strives for, these personal objects aim to become relatable rather than simply evidence of the artist.
Presented in connection with the exhibition ‘Can we talk about this?’ curated by Amanda Chamsay, conceived as part of the correspondences Colleagues Program.
