Textile by Ross Belton
Contemporary Circling 4
Ross Belton
The idea of ‘Place’ as a concept is key to the work of Ross Belton and his practice. His work responds directly to the environment he finds himself in, whether urban or rural. Natural dyes, homegrown plants, found objects and recycled materials form the building blocks of his work. The direction is dictated by the materials, and the final piece of work is a record of Ross’ interactions, decisions and response. The variety of raw materials he finds takes his work in surprising and unexpected directions. This journey of discovery is fuelled by his research into traditional crafts and techniques, embracing flaws and exploring the history of these resources.
As the Lockdown continues, we have a need to find beauty in the here and now. The Contemporary Circling series were created using all natural colour, the silk was first contact printed and then naturally dyed, before being formed using copper wire.
Contact Printed and Naturally Dyed Silk
25x25x6cm
Framed