Keepy Uppies hypha-gallery-sugar-house-island ‘Self-care’ is a direct response

‘Self-care’ is a direct response to abject fatigue caused by being plugged into the world almost constantly

allowing toxicity to physically shape its surface

This piece is an ode to my nostalgia and to traditions such as embroidery which hold a deep-rooted importance in preserving the vibrancy of our culture regardless of external influences

" foregrounds queer stories that are all-to-often backgrounded in public institutions and museums

the resistance to control

Keepy Uppies hypha-gallery-sugar-house-island ‘Self-care’ is a direct responseA mechanical tapestry which when turning the handle represents a ball being kicked up and down (framing to be improved). This piece is part of my practice that focuses on day to day moments visually inspired by early cartoon aesthetics such as the Beano using tapestry and electronics or gears as the materials. Here as well is a little video of the piece moving: https: youtube. com shorts Y2uxWtAtZHA