Molly Rossiter
I approach my practise as a geographer, historian and artist. Grounded in extensive research, my practise explores how mining activity between the 16th and 18th century has scarred and sculpted a largely considered 'wild' landscape.
I approach my practise as a geographer, historian and artist. Grounded in extensive research, my practise explores how mining activity between the 16th and 18th century has scarred and sculpted a largely considered 'wild' landscape.
As part of my final exhibition, I have utilised Goldwork and Cotton embroidery to highlight and adorn the scars left behind from the mines activity, revealing the scale of damage beautifully.
Initially I saw the land as a body, wounded by human activity and as such chose red thread to reflect the violent nature of mining.
My work has now progressed into goldwork embroidery. I have begun stitching the copper back into the landscape. Laboriously hand stitching the copper draws parallels with the ritualistic actions of mining thus connecting my own process to that of the miners.
My own relationship with the landscape has navigated my research and approach. Cartography and Monotypes have played an essential part in my process and allows me to communicate and develop these experiences.
Previously I have explored my relationship with landscapes through etching.
