Transformational objects Absorbing object experience and transforming it into objects of light. The creation of the orbs is ongoing, they can be installed individually or in community. Each orb is approx 18-24 inches in diameter and are constructed from gut, wool yarn, cotton tatting yarn and wire.
Close up of texture of gut
Detail of orbs of light showing wool wrapped wire and gut with cotton wrap
Black orb with gut stretched over it in various states of drying. As the gut dries it becomes more transparent. Gut is oiled prior to being stretched on frame
Gut is carefully manipulated over form to create a thin film