Stardust (2024)

I was invited by e.g.etal to participate in their 2024 group exhibition ‘site specific’ presented as part of Radiant Pavilion.

‘Site Specific’ pays homage to the relationship between our interior and exterior worlds. We were asked to take inspiration from the context in which we create and to show how it influences our creative practice.

My contribution is inspired by constellations from the Southern Hemisphere. The theory that stars go supernova and create many of the elements of the periodic table fascinates me. I am particularly interested in those found within the human body. From the farthest reaches of the universe to a single cell, the microcosm is reflected in the macrocosm. I chose three of the more obscure constellations, each steeped in mythology and history, as the inspiration for my three rings: Dove, Phoenix and Alter. Each constellation has several myths and interpretations associated with them. The following theories resonated with me the most.

Dove – commemorates the dove that returned to Noah’s Ark with an olive branch.

Phoenix – symbolises resurrection, and eternal life.

Altar – represents the altar built by Hephaestus, the Greek God of artisans, fire, and smithing.

We are stars wrapped in skin, the light you are seeking has always been within. – Rumi