My work explores perceived reality through theory and materials. My recent work examined esoteric rituals and performance. I used performance to simulate individual devotion. The wearable art depicted in the performance acts as a conduit to a spiritual plane, making the fleeting concept of spirituality a solid, tangible object. By placing the wearable art into a physical space, I invoke worship as a concept. Thus the art acts as a point of focus which may spark a spiritual awakening.
By investigating religious ceremonies and practices from around the world, I found light, fire, water and dance to be recurring themes. I have used these themes throughout this installation.
I have created a liminal space for the viewer to explore their own relationship to the divine. This liminal space gives room to play by exposing a gap in everyday commitments and spirituality/devotion.
Installation view
Video stills with YouTube link
Wearable art and sculpture
Installation view
Video stills
Installation view
Red, blue and yellow light on metal
Wearable art on stand
Wearable art and installation view
Research on world religion