2021
tufting
recycled wool yarns
70 x 45 cm / 63 x 75 cm / 110 x 30 cm
Tufted art works explore the theme of loneliness through the lens of domestic objects. The works are a visual representation of the feeling of solitude; the emptiness that can be experienced even in the midst of familiar surroundings. The works depict everyday objects such as a lone chair, a kitchen sink full of counters, an empty bed, and a silent telephone, all of which symbolise the absence of human presence. The melancholic mood of the works, emphasizing the feeling of isolation and loneliness. The works are both a visual representation of the feeling of solitude, as well as a meditation on the importance of human connection. By presenting loneliness as a universal experience. The tactile quality of the tufted materials serves as a reminder of the comfort and comfort that these objects can provide.