Baby's Breath

Baby's Breath
9 panels of origami on canvas, tape sculpture on canvas and tape sculpture
25cm by 25cm for origami canvas, approx 40cm for sculpture and 30cm by 40cm for origami canvas
2008

A series of work which are based on the origami portrayal of baby's breath flowers. Representing the innocence of new born babies, these origami pieces are arranged in such that they mimic the factory production belt. It is seemed as if they are man made. Reflecting the process of child bearing these days, this work explores the non natural process of pregnancy.

The tape sculpture is filled with baby powder which will evaporate as time goes by. As the inside is exposed, the sculpture will reveal more baby's breath flowers. This ongoing process reflect the growth of the mental ability of a baby which is affected by the surroundings to a great extent.

The tape sculpture on canvas explores the idea of children being an empty canvas for parents to 'draw' on. The figure is transparent giving the idea of flexibility of the child to be moulded in any form. This works aims to remind parents on their children's status as they are unable to determine their own growth due to the surrounding circumstances.

Baby's Breath is a piece which was exhibited in Mobile Garden exhibition