We Are Commoners, Craftspace, Elder
Working during the UK's Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020-21, Rachael produced works that were commissioned by Craftspace for their national touring exhibition 'We Are Commoners'.
Organic natural yarns connect untreated, charred, burned-through and avocado dyed elder wood components that were gathered from hedgerow cuttings during 1hr walks.
These wooden wearables pose a challenge to the throwaway culture of costume jewellery; how consumers discard their pieces replacing them with the latest styles.
Rachael Colley
Sheffield, England
Elder (dead duck), Anne-Marie HayesNeckpiece; elder wood (charred and untreated), organic yarn
Elder (grid bib), Anne-Marie HayesNeckpiece; charred elder wood, organic yarn
Elder, Anne-Marie HayesNeckpieces (x3); charred elder wood, organic yarn
Elder, Anne-Marie HayesNeckpiece and pendant; elder wood (charred, untreated and avocado pit-dyed), organic yarn
Elder (cone array), Anne-Marie HayesNeckpiece; elder wood (charred and untreated), organic yarn