‘Cast’

Describing her body fo work and how it reflects the ‘Pathways’ theme, Sarah Cathers says: ‘Cast’is the first artwork of mine that includes an object I have found, cast, and remade in paper clay. It represents a new pathway for me and my practice, pushing the boundaries and developing new ways of documenting my life and the curious things I find along the way.

In the Spring, I found an egg shell on my sister’s farm. I was instantly torn between wanting to use it in my work, and cautious it might shatter. I was met with a problem that comes up for me regularly whenever I find a particularly unusual and intriguing object – If only I had two of these – one to preserve in it’s natural state, and one to manipulate and use within my work. Recently I’ve been researching ways in which I can do both.

This piece is made up of 4 components: wood I found washed up on the beach; vintage linen which I hand embroidered; slip-cast porcelain, created using a mould I made of an egg shell I found and crochet elements, made by me, using yarn that once belonged to a fisherman.

Drawing elements of ceramics in to my practice has been a very therapeutic process for me. I’ve always been fascinated by the juxtaposition of different materials and techniques. I’m so pleased to have found a way of combining the skills I love, continuing to explore and play with tactile materials new to me.

‘Dimensions: 30cm x 20cm x 5.5cm (framed). Materials: wood, slip cast porcelain, embroidered vintage linen and crocheted elements.