110 x 45 x 40 cms, paper-clay, polyurethane,acrylic and resin, 2023
ROOTED (INFINITE SOURCE) explores the source of strength, resilience and transformation rooted within my experiences of womanhood. The work reflects on our interconnected relationship with body, nature and spirit, and the ways in which grounding can become a source of power, renewal and collective belonging.
Central to the work is an exploration of the sacral and root centres of the body, located below the navel and associated with creativity, intuition, security and connection. I am interested in these spaces as sites of embodied knowledge, where personal histories intersect with collective memory and where transformation can begin.
The colour palette was inspired by the Sarracenia purpurea (purple pitcher plant), a carnivorous species I first began researching while developing Garden of Souvenirs. Its ability to thrive in nutrient-poor environments became a powerful metaphor for adaptation and survival. These qualities resonate deeply with my exploration of womanhood and the capacity for continual renewal, even in challenging conditions.
Magenta and white carry symbolic significance throughout the work. Magenta speaks to transformation, release and forward movement, while white represents openness, possibility and the potential for new forms of growth to emerge.
The feet, often associated with movement and propulsion, are intentionally depicted in a state of pause. This gesture of stillness emphasises the importance of grounding, rest and reconnection with both self and the earth.
Material experimentation is fundamental to my practice. Through a process of layering, casting and allowing materials to react unpredictably, the work embraces transformation as both a subject and a method of making. The resulting forms reflect the tensions between control and surrender, mirroring the unpredictability of life itself and the continual process of becoming.