I am particularly interested in the ideas of comfort and suppression. Does hiding under the blankets provide warmth and security ? or covering up and protection ? Many children have a ' security blanket' - security against what ?. A practical protection against the cold or an emotional protection? A comforter. What are adult comforters ? Is under the covers a place to retreat and hide away from the world ? or to relax and dream ? Do we suppress our feelings with comforting behaviours ? Comfort eating.

Often my quilts include a suggested figure, a print or outline. This emphasises that they are for real people, touching on universal issues like homelessness or depression. I want people to imagine laying underneath my quilts. The material properties express particular emotions while the scale and authenticity make them both accessible and disconcerting.

Worth our weight in gold

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Depressions

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