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| Suzanne Davey, A Thousand Steps, fabric, wood, bamboo, 350 x 120 x 400 cm |
A Thousand Steps is an installation created for the Manly Art Gallery & Museum ‘Keeping Company’ exhibition. New works were made in response to a range of artworks held in the Manly Art Gallery & Museum collection. A broad range of art media was represented including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, textiles and glass. A Thousand Steps responds to Paola Talberts photograph, Kairos (moment of truth), 2000.
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| Paola Talbert, Kairos (Moment of truth), 2000, Type C LED print, 47 x 74cm, Manly Art Gallery & Museum collection purchased 2004 |
Kairos (καιρός) is an ancient Greekword meaning the right or opportune moment (the supreme moment). Signifies a time between, a moment of indeterminate time in which something special happens.
Artist Statement
I was immediately drawn to Paola Talberts work, Kairos. The sensuality of the image with its dreamy, floating figure catching her breath and her rich and moody use of light and transparency all had great appeal. I have responded to the work both materially, through the use of fabric and conceptually, by exploring journeys and transition points. Wings have long been metaphors for our desires to explore, take flight, and soar to new heights. A Thousand Steps marks our day to day hopes and struggles as we journey through life.
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| Suzanne Davey, A Thousand Steps, fabric, wood, bamboo, 350 x 120 x 400 cm |
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| Suzanne Davey, A Thousand Steps, fabric, wood, bamboo, 350 x 120 x 400 cm |
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| Concept proposal drawing |