Needle, Thread, Canvas
To be exhibited at Fourth Year Mid Term Show, Glasgow School of Art, February 9th 2009
By taking what is stereotypically a feminine action, sewing, this element of the video shows the creative side of humanity which is within us all. But the other destructive side is shown to be a more masculine trait. The very action of tearing fabric is a brutish and malicious act. It speaks of abuse and even hints at rape. These two very different actions, create a haunting atmousphere when shown together in unison.
What makes the destructive side of this video so poignant is that in the time it takes to sew only a few centimeter of fabric, it takes only seconds to tear several metres.
To be exhibited at Fourth Year Mid Term Show, Glasgow School of Art, February 9th 2009
By taking what is stereotypically a feminine action, sewing, this element of the video shows the creative side of humanity which is within us all. But the other destructive side is shown to be a more masculine trait. The very action of tearing fabric is a brutish and malicious act. It speaks of abuse and even hints at rape. These two very different actions, create a haunting atmousphere when shown together in unison.
What makes the destructive side of this video so poignant is that in the time it takes to sew only a few centimeter of fabric, it takes only seconds to tear several metres.
