tiny things

In tiny things, I have pondered the value and personal meaning homely objects carry with a focus on private spaces. I explore this through the point of view of a daddy long legs spider as a harmless creature found commonly in domestic settings, and whose small size exaggerates a sense of grandness around overlooked objects. A bedside lamp, pillow and door handle are chosen symbols corresponding to ideas of light, rest and safety – each of which I identified as significant in forming a sense of home.

The process of both drawing and erasing allows for detailed layering, creating a depth that magnifies the miniature worlds of my subject matter. Fishing line and beading mimic the webs of spiders and allude to a lingering presence who is quietly claiming their territory. Overall, my choice in abstraction lends itself to a poetic and whimsical narrative aimed at contemplating the spaces we occupy and those we may or may not choose to share them with.