The River

This is woven sculpture with stunning recycled copper detail. Best hung vertically. Composed using foraged Five Leaf Water vine which is an invasive weed. The intricate and complex weaving of copper wire references the ancient basketry technique of looping. The pigment is handmade using charcoal dust.

When I was on the Whanganui River NZ, I learned that it was the first river to be recognised as a living, indivisible whole with legal personhood. Where I grew up, the river was seen as a resource that served economic growth. Protection measures were from the human perspective – managing flow for crops and water saving in times of drought. This sculpture represents that we need to understand that rivers are sentient beings that have inherent rights and intrinsic value. Protecting and conserving them, not only for our benefit but in acknowledgment of their inherent rights to exist and flourish.

Size: 73h x 125w x 19d (two pieces)

Material: Foraged vine, charcoal, recycled electrical copper wire

Sculptural Art by Catriona Pollard – Get in touch for pricing and details.