JULIE RYDER

d-composition
  • 'territory' 2002Silk, reactive dyes, stitch
  • 'territory' 2002Silk, reactive dyes, stitch
  • 'disintegrate', 1998Silk, nigredo fermentation, reactive dyes, monoprint, stitch
  • 'territory' 2002Silk, nigredo fermentation, stitch
  • 'territory' 2002Silk, nigredo fermentation, stitch

3 June - 3 July 1999 Craft Victoria5 Aug - 5 Sept 1999 Craft ACT March 2000 Planet Furniture
d-composition is a philosophical and visual exploration of Ryder’s interest in the metaphysical, practical and allegorical aspects of alchemy. The work explores the relationship between the life and death cycle of organic matter and the transformational stages in ancient alchemy. Ryder uses her knowledge of microbiology and chemistry in a process she calls ‘nigredo’ to permanently stain fabrics, which are then pieced and stitched to form large ethereal wallhangings.