Fine Art
Degree Show
2025
Fine Art
Degree Show
2025
I created an installation for my degree show after completing my Fine Arts Degree at the University of Chichester. I intended to create a space for people to enter and interact with the bird sculptures, wanting visitors' thoughts to focus on their senses and their direct impact on the work. Recorded bird sounds came from the suspended plastic crochet nests, creating a comforting atmosphere, and the hessian on the floor emitted a natural smell. The ground was stuffed with newspaper to create a crunchy sound when walked, and many visitors made themselves comfortable, flattening the paper over time. An Unreal Engine particle projection of a murmuration of Birds accompanied the Large Bamboo nest. These 3D models were the first step toward the creation of future birds.
My installation invites viewers to enter and disrupt the order of the space. I focus on birds and their behaviours, especially collecting and weaving. I build nest-like structures that people can step into and handle. I encourage people to reflect on the changes they’re making. I want to draw attention to the species we’ve lost, and the growing number of birds on the red list due to human impact. My practice moves between digital and traditional craft. It’s intuitive and built on play. Each bird begins as a digital form. I shape it and simplify it until it becomes something ambiguous. Something you feel first with your hands. I fill them with various things to give them interesting weights and texture, to create a comforting but curious feeling. I’ve integrated my digital skills with physical sculpture throughout my time here, and this has only strengthened my process, allowing me to play with sustainable material and focus on the tactile forms they create. This work reflects my interest in the connections between nature, technology, and touch. It invites others to consider their relationship with the natural world.