9 Women by Alison Day
A series of portraits, created from paper and 'trash'
Angel - Beautiful, Empathetic
Lulu - Creative, Role-model
Cleo - Diverse, Multitasker
Beatrice - Adaptable, Versatile
Hannah - Nurturer, Supporter
Scarlet - Colourful, Stylish
Candice - Crazy, Loving
Medusa - Formidable, Wild
Josephine - Adventurous, Funny
A personal project, highlighting independent women, recycling and the number 9.
I call these my papiermache-mosaics, because of the materials and how they are used in their creation.
Measuring 30×30 cms, they are built up in relief using papier-mâché. Decoration, uses recycled 'trash’ and acrylic paint and is often repetitive, like a mosaic.
The choice of women as the central theme, stems from my interest in showing the passion, versatility, creativity and multi-faceted nature, inherent in womankind.
Why 9?
The number 9 has magical, meditative and religious qualities and is seen as a symbol of harmony, inspiration and perfection. In many cultures it is considered sacred, with a reference to eternity.
9 Women, were exhibited: 01/05/2011 - 31/07/2011 at The Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, the Netherlands.