Study 1, 2006
These tapestry studies develop the visual theme of the key by fusing the individual images and, therefore, their meanings.
A more expressive style was used in order to draw the original 'key' together, and to create more complex messages.
Study 2, 2006
Coarser fibres, tertiary colours and varied stitching add visual complexity. This approach engages the viewer's imagination, rather than demanding their co-operation as in the original series.
Study 3, 2006
The complete coverage of the canvas creates an environment for the items composed from 'The Key'. The semantic and visual landscape makes the 'Frankenstein' subjects more removed from reality and encourages the suspension of logic.
However, these studies and 'The Key' can still be viewed together as one project. The semantic loopholes purposely evident in 'The Key', add depth to the interpretation of these studies and future work.
