Sanctuary is a series of works based on natural history illustrations, constructed from discarded needlework pinned to tulle. Saxton reclaims handcrafted textiles made in and for the home, drawing a parallel between this lost art and the vulnerability of many threatened species. Her work addresses this sense of imminent loss while also re-evaluating the home as a point of reference for and inspiration for contemporary art.
This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Arts Victoria
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