Sculptures by Bebe
I consider myself an experimental artist. My mind is constantly thing of what new process or materials that I can use. To me failure is not in my vocabulary, it only pushes my creative juices to explore new and unlimited possibilities that may lead to something extraordinary.
If you could walk in my shoes. Knotless Netting
Shoe Sculpture Series
I thrive on experimenting with different and unconventional materials. In this case I used repurposed telephone wire. I’ve created a series of shoe sculptures using the ancient textile technique of knotless netting. The process is laborious and it involves passing the full length of the wire through each loop. This weaving process is very meditative and it allows me to absorb the thought process of each piece. My sculptural art is not only contemporary but expands of boundaries of this ancient technique.
I thrive on experimenting with different and unconventional materials. In this case I used repurposed telephone wire. I’ve created a series of shoe sculptures using the ancient textile technique of knotless netting. The process is laborious and it involves passing the full length of the wire through each loop. This weaving process is very meditative and it allows me to absorb the thought process of each piece. My sculptural art is not only contemporary but expands of boundaries of this ancient technique.
Pods
"Pods" is a fiber and stone sculpture. The egg shape is representative of all living things. Both cane and reed completely encompass the stones demonstrating how life is all intertwined. There are seven pods that represent the seven continents. The eggs rest in half coconuts shells acting as the land masses. Mylar was used to symbolize the oceans/water.
This weaving is my own technique that covers the entire stone with cane & reed - no adhesive is used. |
"Extinct" this piece speaks to the five animal kingdoms and how the planet is losing over ten thousand species each year due to climate change. The five vessels are made of shards of ostrich eggs. The egg is symbolic of all living things and in the case the broken shards represents the extent species within each of the five kingdoms.
woven stone
I create intricate weavings that are created by using tension thus eliminating any need for adhesive materials. My art is elementary in the sense that I use common objects such as rocks and botanicals. I hope that my art envelopes the thought to lesson one’s ecological footprint.
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Vessels by Bebe
Taking in consideration of form I like to explore mixing different materials.
Taking in consideration of form I like to explore mixing different materials.
Nesting
My piece titled “Nesting” I wanted convey a place of solace and comfort but still with the possibility of fragility. The process in making this piece involves pattern and repetition. I am intrigued with how this repetitive labor takes me into this transformational sense and meditative well-being.
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Trio - Pine cone scales, coated aluminum wire,
Niau Blanc fiber, knotless netting
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Twisted - Handmade paper, coated aluminum, knotless netting
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