Ruth Geldard

To Fold Wall hung sculpture.

The Verb To Fold To bend any thin material over so that it comes in contact with itself. To fall over-to be crushed To enclose within folded arms (see also enfold) To give way on a point or in an argument. To stir gently with folding action.

Using the verb To Fold as an action and space for reflection as well as a constraint within the work, the action of folding was repeated with personal or found, used textiles that all relate in some way to women's domestic lives. Each fold is stitched leaving a gap or hole that is allowed to fall as dictated by the specific qualities and history of each textile, echoing the individual and particular qualities and patterns of wear that shape our lives.

Date: 2012

Materials: womens' and girls' used clothes, used domestic fabrics, handbag, shower curtain, tablecloth etc. wooden frame, paint, padding.

Dimensions: H 30 cms x W 180cms D 7cms