Dorothy Cross used found and already existing objects and manipulates them to create new objects, re-energising everyday objects. The effect of her work is confusing, powerful, disturbing and occasional funny. She has created sculptures that include religious figures such as the Virgin Mary and then used materials such as cows udders to make her point of a Nurturing Mother (virgin shroud)
This piece is the hind of a cow, an old wedding dress which is draped over a statue of the Virgin Mary and then the udders have been formed around the head of the statue to create a crown.
A bit crazy but inspiring as to what point you can make with your choice of materials.
This is very important aspect which i need to carry into my work. The choice of materials, I'm now thinking about using really boring rustic materials such as string? to make something beautiful and contempoary.
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