The Wandering Planet
Hand tufted wool, stainless steel sphere
The Wandering Planet explores ideas of movement, place and environmental connection through the combination of soft textile materials and industrial form. A stainless steel sphere is wrapped in a hand-tufted wool surface, creating a visual tension between hard and soft, manufactured and organic. The work reflects on how humans navigate and shape the landscapes around them while remaining deeply connected to the natural world. Through the use of tactile materials, the sculpture invites audiences to consider touch, texture and embodied experience as valid ways of engaging with contemporary art. The project continues my exploration of textiles as sculptural forms and demonstrates how traditional fibre techniques can be expanded into immersive three-dimensional works.
Exhibited: Vic Park Compact Sculpture Exhibition 2024, Melville Art Awards 2024
Award: Artist Development Award, Melville Art Awards 2024
PROJECT DETAILS
Year: 2024
Medium: Hand tufted textile, sound, conductive tech
Commissioned by: Vic Park Compact Sculpture Exhibition 2024
This project demonstrated my growing interest in pushing textile practice beyond traditional formats, combining sculpture and tactile engagement to create accessible, multi-dimensional experiences.