Tuesday 28 February 2017

I recently participated in the American Crafts Council Retail Show through SCAD Fibers in Baltimore. I showcased my sculpted scarves , elevating the sense of touch as a way of experiencing objects. This experience brought to life a thought that I have been carrying for over a year. The idea that we are always complaining about what we don't have. The fast paced life that we live in dominated by imagery of the fetishistic ideal life that everyone portrays on social media, takes our personality and reality and bring out a disappointment and craving for something that does not even exist. My scarves were received very well and people bought my story. I have also transformed into a maker and a craftsman in this process. Going through a major change of feelings and emotions. There is so much I can do with my vision, my imperfection is my strength and this realization came through a humble, simple and high spirited artist Judith Scott. She was a fiber artist who worked obsessively on her wrapped and twined fiber sculptures. Her sculptures are exhibited in all major museums of the world today and even though she is no more, she touched my heart through her art. She transformed me and now I am carrying her message along with her own soft sculptures that tell her untold story. Her sculptures exemplify the power in optimism and the potential of the human body and mind. She was born with down syndrome and was deaf and mute and was institutionalized for 35 years. Her twin sister entwined to her soul enrolled her in Creative Growth art center at age 43. She accidentally started producing her sculptures after viewing a fiber artist's workshop and found her true calling, her medium and passion. I too aim to emphasize the use of our body's senses not just sight, but smell, taste, sound and touch. I find that there is so much in my body that I am gifted with, yet to be explored.