I Can’t Breathe
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This work expresses my feeling of disquiet at the pervasive, insidious nature of racism in our society. I choose the colours of the KKK emblem: a black ground with bright red seed pods of the poisonous Alum Lily, and a white hood. The piece is repeatedly stitched through with “I can’t breathe”, faint enough so that it only becomes visible on closer inspection.
I wanted this work to grow in sinister quality as we pay closer attention. Much as racism does.
Recycled netting and silk, hand dyed cotton, scrim. Approximately 45 by 30 cm.