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Quilt No. 5 (I Have The Body of a Devil)
Clara Martin
Cotton, polyester, bamboo fibre, quilting & appliqué / 69 x 110 cm
Statement: Part of a larger body of works titles ‘Necessary Torture’ exploring the
dynamic of femininity and witchcraft or devil worship. It explores how the context of
behaviour, especially behaviour often assigned to women, femme and female
presenting people is demonised and punished.
Hanging instructions: the quilt has a sleeve sewn to the back top edge through which
a dowel / pole can be placed. It is recommended that the quilt be suspended from
this, however, the artist allows curatorial discretion as to how best to hang the work.
Clara Martin
I am a textile artist, designer, and gallery professional whose work explores the
nuances of violence, femininity, and the domestic space. I am currently based in the
north of Tasmania but was born and grew up on the west coast. I have gained a
bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours and a Master of Cultural Heritage and Museum
Studies from Deakin University.
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