Carefree, 2022
Crocheted and melted nylon
44cmH x 19cmW, Base: 70cmD
From the Unbecoming series, featuring prints and film
While the image of ‘Carefree’ might be bright or colourful, this piece in a subtle grey seems almost mild. Yet, in its folds, hide secrets that escape an initial impression.
Named ‘Frivolous’ before the melting process, this vase seems almost architectural with the strong lines. The excessive folds represent a stubborn desire to be as one pleases, which might be seen as vanity (frivolous), or unapologetic individualism (carefree).
A blue thread was concealed within the walls of the vase as it was crocheted, revealing itself only when the outer layer melted away— the sinews of individualism hidden in its core. Looking almost like veins amongst bone within the melted folds, this piece is one you can perceive differently through time, almost like a personality.
Photography by Clarence Aw