Skin to Skin and Soul Bound

Skin to Skin and Soul Bound is a series of handcrafted, body-referential structures produced through heritage craft techniques and the transformation of raw materials such as fibres, hair, wax, metal, and foraged plant matter. Each piece is the result of prolonged, direct engagement with the materials, from sourcing and preparation to the meticulous processes of weaving, binding, and shaping. The work draws from traditional basketry, cordage, and metalworking practices, situating these within a contemporary sculptural context. Through their enclosed and enclosing forms, the objects engage with ideas of boundary, possession, and devotion, while referencing the histories, myths, and folkloric associations embedded in their materials. As autonomous sculptural entities, they operate as ritual artefacts, holding both the physical evidence of the maker’s labour and the intangible narratives carried by their constituent elements.