As she started to sketch shapes on
paper, a triangular form began to develop which she interpreted in
structures made of withies. A cane triangle, bound together with string,
formed itself into parabolic curves. She filled these triangles with
meshes of paper, string, thread and stitch until they became sails.
When these were connected and hung from one another, they became mobile
structures, responsive to the slightest breath, communicating the absorbed
tranquillity which she experienced on Lindisfarne. These ‘Windsails’ can
bear all kinds of meanings, but they have obvious links with boats and
sails, the festooning of nets, the movements of flying birds and the
tremble of leaves in the wind.
Windsails made a first appearance at Southport Floral Hall this Easter, and was on show in the St Cuthbert's Centre, Lindisfarne from July 30th-August 13th 2005. Click here for a report and pictures...
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