Heartbeats

Hello again. This is one of my ‘assemblages’ where I make different ‘objects’ from scratch and arrange them as if to choreograph their ‘dance’. Heartbeats is so titled because of the two hand-woven, heart-shaped central pieces. These are what Filipinos in the central Visayas region call “puso” (literally meaning ‘hearts’). We tend to use coconut…

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Symbiosis

This is the second piece in my Winter Arts exhibition at UHCW hospital. It measures 41 x 58 cm. Again it’s framed in white. This was an experiment in colours that are quite tropical and vibrant. It seems to have a ‘visual dance’ element, which I like. Also, I am starting to achieve some recession…

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Flower Grids 1 and 2

These last two works are small pieces, measuring 20 x 20 cm. This grid arrangement is becoming a tradition. I did a bigger version last winter, so I thought I’d make 2 small ones that are variations on a theme. My mum loves these! I decided to ensconce the flowers in a nest-like shape, a…

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August Wedding

This was an off-shoot of July Wedding. Sometimes the elements of one work flows into another. July Wedding was a much larger piece at 41 cm x 58 cm. This one is approximately half that size. The couple is moving into their new – a houseboat. A more intimate size was thus an important consideration.…

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