Lauren Barry
Untitled 2006 (detail)
calico
centre back: 115.0 cm; waist (flat) 29.0 cm
Sacré Coeur, Glen Iris
 
I explored the theme of pattern and the female form in my work. I wanted to create the notion of the female via a dress – something with female associations but without being too literal an interpretation. The pattern was created using soft sculptures made with calico. The flat colour encourages the viewer to focus on the tactile nature of the work, enhanced by the use of shadow in the installation. I used a sewing machine to make the varied shapes and hand-sewing to create the organic, swirling form.