Installation
by Adele Siegl
A tangled network of old textile cords stretches between pieces of linen, fastened at only a few points in the surrounding space. Fragile strips of discarded fabric threaten to tear at any moment, forcing them to seek new connections.
Through the dynamics of differing tensile forces, a capercaillie emerges from the web. The capercaillie’s complex existence hangs by only a few threads. Capercaillies require extensive and diverse habitats. Yet these are increasingly being diminished by monoculture-driven forestry, road construction, and tourism.
The depiction of endangered species through a network installation made of reclaimed textiles reflects our dependencies on the living environment—and the ways in which we, in turn, are “raised” by it. Each piece of fabric carries its own history, its own scars and seams, woven into its existence and bringing with it distinct, unpredictable qualities.