Constellations
I am currently developing a tunnel installation that is still a work in progress. This piece explores trauma and healing through both individual and collective experiences of nature, considering the relationship between human nature and the natural world as sites of restoration. The tunnel serves as a space that invites movement toward a sense of renewal. The tunnel's transitional nature evokes ideas of a healing journey, giving it a physical presence that can be interacted with and engaged with. The tunnel's structure has many symbolic elements; for instance, the wire and harsh metal frame details reflect trauma, and the quilt reflects softness and comfort. I combined these elements to reflect the nonlinear nature of healing, where growth is gradual, layered, and ongoing. References to nature, both your own and the natural world we are a part of, are reflected in various materials and imagery.In contrast to the quilt's handheld, personal nature, the tunnel introduces a spatial and immersive dimension to the work. Together, they create a dialogue between intimacy and immersion. While the quilt visualises the internal, inherited elements of trauma, the tunnel extends the idea of trauma outward into a shared, experiential environment that can be physically navigated.
Curation
As part of my final-year degree show, I have worked on a curatorial team while also presenting my own work. This dual position has provided me with a valuable toolset, both within my own artistic practice and in the wider context of exhibitions, as well as the skills necessary to implement it. My involvement in the development and realisation of the exhibition has required an in-depth understanding of proxemics within individual works and of their relationship to the space. Moving between curatorial and artistic roles has demanded a considered approach, balancing personal investment with collective responsibility to support the exhibition process. Collaboration has been central to this process. Ongoing dialogue has informed decisions around selection, placement, and display. Working within this framework has also increased my awareness of context in relation to my own work. Presenting my own work alongside others has highlighted how meaning shifts with proximity and how positioning can change the work's narrative. I have enjoyed my experience on the curation team, and it has equipped me with a valuable knowledge base that I will continue to utilise in the future.
