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Needle Felting
While researching what media I could work in with my chronic fatigue a key factor was it would have to be something I could pickup, put down and work on in 15 minute blocks.
I've been crocheting for around 5 years and so my exploration naturally tilted towards wool, which is where I happened upon needle felting.
I started in January 2018 with a beginners kit and was hooked. I love working with this material as it allows me to explore different natural fibres and dyes.
Most felt artists finish their pieces with wet felting. This is currently too labour intensive for me, but as I continue to recover the potential is there to explore this new technique.
Tea and Coffee
While coming up with concepts and ideas for an exhibition entitled 'Stand and Stare' I realised I often stand and stare at the world with a tea in hand.
Before my chronic fatigue diagnosis the only time I'd ever stop to stand and stare would be, for example, on a mountain top. This would always involve Mike with a coffee and me with a tea.
Having experimented with natural dyes I decided to create a series using tea and coffee, our beverages of choice when stopping to stand and stare.
I use tea for the sky and water because it's lighter and naturally more fluid. Coffee is used for the ground (pun intended). It's richer and you get texture from the coffee grounds.
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