Martha Leaves is an exploration of alter egos, friendship, and creativity as a tool of resilience. It has been created in collaboration with friends, places and memories featuring hand sewn masks created over the past ten years. It is a love letter to friends both real and imagined and the most consistent elements in my life – art and movement.
All these works have been photographed by me with various friends modelling. They are then digitally printed onto cotton canvas and embellished in various ways including hand embroidery, applique, sequining, paint and found objects.
Editions of 10 + 2AP prints on paper will be available next year of each portrait.
Artwork documentation by Sam Roberts
Project supported by Country Arts SA, Regional Arts Fund