Wings of Victory

Inspired by the statue ‘Goddess of Victory’ (Winged Victory/Niké de Samothrace) in the Louvre museum it challenged me to ‘drape’ knitted grass. Using what I find around me I work intuitively using mostly plant fibres. Elevating out of the ordinary a ubiquitous material like grass, came naturally during a time of personal trauma some years ago. Pieces of clothing started to take shape in my hands, little protective shrouds, knitted and crocheted. They became an obvious metaphor for caring, protecting, clothing, as mothers do for children and for their own adornment and care. Celebrating women's talents and strength, from traditional ‘women's handwork’ - weaving, making, binding, linking, holding things together, to triumphing over adversity and achieving the highest goals.