Shed Blood (2022) Sculpture

Shed Blood invokes the ancient religious concept of the most holy place—a room inaccessible to believers because it accommodates the divine presence. The pure wool of this textile sculpture separates the viewer from the unknown interior. Over this curtain, the downpouring of red dye, extracted from the roots of Rubia tinctorum, references the importance of blood and its historical association with impurity and sacrifice. For looks behind the scenes and research, read here: ?usp=sharing