Lost Reflections - 2024

Textile Sculpture - Acrylic Yarn, Beads, Metal wire, Polyfil 
Techniques: Crochet, Sewing

9x10x9cm

In crafting this mini textile sculpture, I sought to encapsulate the profound sense of dread and mental entanglement that permeates our modern world. We are living through a time marked by multiple conflicts, where the global landscape feels increasingly tumultuous and unstable. This piece emerges from contemplating the countless innocent lives lost and the innumerable others hanging in the balance, evoking the heavy, often overwhelming emotions accompanying these harsh realities. Yet, amid this darkness, there is a deliberate use of bright tones and bold textures. This contrast is intentional, creating a juxtaposition between the grim undercurrents of the message and the visually uplifting elements of the sculpture. Through this interplay, I aim to reflect the complexity of our contemporary experience—a world where beauty and brutality coexist, and where we must find solace in moments of light, however fleeting they may be. I hope this piece encourages viewers to reflect on the state of the world and their own emotions. It is my desire that, while confronting the darker themes, people also find something visually striking and hopeful in the bright, tactile elements of the sculpture. This balance is a reminder that even in times of despair, there is always a spark of resilience and hope to be found.