The Frolic Trellis. 2023, mixed media installation. Wonder: The Real, The Surreal, And The Fantastic. September 2023 - January 2024 Art Gallery of Hamilton. Curated by Tobi Bruce.
I have always found a sense of awe and wonder in nature and gardens. The Frolic Trellis gives me the opportunity to recreate this sense of wonder, using the tools I have on hand. With paints, coloured pencils, paper, ribbons and string, I can create my own maximalist environment of whimsy and delight. To be too decorative, too emotional, too sentimental is often perceived as a weakness. The Frolic Trellis takes this perceived weakness and makes it a strength.