Adrienne Sloane

Adrienne works with open knit forms which resemble human forms. She comments on the "cost of war" as the bodies hang and large drips of red blood emerge landing on the ground. Im particularly moved by the void space within the bodies and how it contributes to overall message. The detail within the forms is enough to carry the simplistic color choice. I find that the transparency of the bodies lost within the shadows which resemble the forms. These shadow represent the whole and filled version of the bodies.

Grass Work

This piece is very simple in shape and form emphasizing the balance and rhythm found in nature.The repetitive grass piece's show the simplicity of movement and continuity among all individual strands. The shadow create a reflection imposing of a sense of the suns orientation. I have left the strings hanging to mimic roots uplifted. As this grass is now free floating within a created environment.

Recent Work

Conceptually these piece's are about being alive within a state of death. It is intended to stimulate the authority of the natural elements reassuring a sense of balance. By preserving a state of decay the importance of time and progression is emphasized. Throughout the piece I used maiden grass which is a tall grass used typically as a light colored backdrop. The fabric is hand dyed and is reflective of the colors found within the grass. Tulle is used to veil and contain the grass causing the growth to be deliberate and continued with purpose. The release of energy is found within the embroidery work as well as the loose threads which mimic free floating roots. The linear quality of the pieces emphasis the way in which we use this particular grass. As a decorative element often secluded, isolated from natural growth and interaction.