CREATURES OF GLENBOWER WOOD, 2022
is a series of costumes and a quilt coat, inspired by the trails and tales of Glenbower Wood, a small mystical wood land tucked away beside the village of Killeagh, West Cork Ireland, where we spend a month-long family residency at Greywood Arts.
above:
childrens costume made of cotton fabrics, batting, felting wool, rope & locally sourced sticks for broom
left and below:
The Artist’s Cloak,
wearable quilt made of satin, cotton & sequin fabric trimmed with lace and adorned with driftwood, stones and plastic objects washed up on local beaches
The Squirrel Scout,
childrens costume made of cotton fabrics, batting, felting wool, rope & locally sourced sticks for broom
left and below:
The Artist’s Cloak,
wearable quilt made of satin, cotton & sequin fabric trimmed with lace and adorned with driftwood, stones and plastic objects washed up on local beaches
above:
The Mega Mad Tree,
headpiece made of cotton and satin fabric with sticks from Glenbower Wood
right and below:
crown and chain made of fisherman’s rope found on local beaches and cable ties
The Mega Mad Tree,
headpiece made of cotton and satin fabric with sticks from Glenbower Wood
right and below:
The Sea String King,
crown and chain made of fisherman’s rope found on local beaches and cable ties
left and below:
The Marsh Raven,
mask and cape made of cotton fabric and adorned with marsh grass and sea shells for eyes; lobster claw and sea shell amulet
