Piece #12, raffiaThis is the 12th piece for our sculpture project. We haven't written the artist statement yet, but want to work with a variety of materials, such as wax, glue, and clay, etc., to see what Kelt likes. I'm curious to observe his process and learn if sculpture is a medium that he enjoys. I'm also interested in his relationship with the different materials. So far he's enjoyed wrapping and tying the most.
The materials are also important because people with autism often have unique responses to sensory stimuli. Examples include high threshold for pain, oversensitivity to sounds or being touched, exaggerated reactions to light or odors, or fascination with certain stimuli, etc. Hypersensitivities and/or hyposensitivities vary depending on the individual; for people with autism the continuum can range from no reaction to responses in all five senses.
The materials are also important because people with autism often have unique responses to sensory stimuli. Examples include high threshold for pain, oversensitivity to sounds or being touched, exaggerated reactions to light or odors, or fascination with certain stimuli, etc. Hypersensitivities and/or hyposensitivities vary depending on the individual; for people with autism the continuum can range from no reaction to responses in all five senses.
This material was inspired by artists from the Tjanpi Desert Weavers organization.
Narelle Holland dancing with tjanpi tjilku, 2010
Deep Rockhole BasketPantjiti Mackenzie
Hand dyed Raffia, 2009
So wonderful that you would go into the country of the Desert Weavers in this manner.
ReplyDeleteYes, woven work is very common in indigenous Australia.
The Beanie festival is a much looked-forward to even for the year.
And it would be good to see how the material correlates with Kelt's senses.
Lookng at the Fibre Art section right now.