‘Fragmented Landscape’

‘Fragmented Landscape’ by Tamzen Lundy.

This wool and silk wet-felted ‘Fragmented Landscape‘ is a textile response to Lundy’s mother’s experience of Alzheimer’s. The work reflects the shifting rhythm of life following diagnosis—where continuity gives way to fragmentation, and memories become clouded, hazy, and disordered.

The surface is intentionally broken and layered, echoing this sense of disruption. Yet within that fragmentation, rhythm persists. Despite significant loss, Tamzen’s mother retained a deep connection to music: melody, cadence, and songs continue to bring her joy. Lyrics, in particular, remain accessible to her, everything from Elton John to Van Morrison to the odd bit of Leonard Cohen surfacing with clarity even when other memories fade. 

The piece which integrates authentic Donegal Tweed (her Northern heritage), silk pieces- (representing the precious life and loss) and wool fibre ( the grounding land from where we come and where we return) also functions as an acoustic panel. 

Its soft, felted structure absorbs sound, creating a calmer, more contemplative environment. In this way, the work embodies rhythm both conceptually and physically—through the interplay of silence and sound, disruption and continuity.

‘Fragmented Landscape’ invites reflection on how rhythm can persist within disorientation, offering moments of connection, and comfort.

Materials: Donegal Tweed, silk, wool.

Frame measurements: 43 x 43cm.