Doodle
Inspired by the expanded mark making on the floor of Haegue Yang’s exhibition at the Hayward Gallery titled ‘Leap Year’. Though his sculptures were static, the patterns generated performativity and movement in their dynamic expression. I was inspired to use this technique in my practice to capture the same qualities, so I created doodle representations of my babbling audio to further enhance the performative elements.
Materials: Screen printing on teabag paper and a length of muslin.
Machine stitch and embroidery thread on teabag paper.
Dimensions: fig 1 - 200x150cm
fig 2 - Approx. 170x80x50cm
Fig 3 - Approx. 200x145cm
Fig 4 - 200x150cm
Figure 1. Helena Gardner. Screen printed scribbles on teabag paper, installation shot. RSA, February, 2025.
Photo: Helena Gardner.
Figure 2. Helena Gardner. Scribbles translated into machine stitch on sculpture, detail shot. RSA, March, 2025.
Photo: Helena Gardner.
Figure 3. Helena Gardner. Screen printed doodles on muslin, detail shot. RSA, March, 2025.
Photo: Helena Gardner.
Figure 4. Helena Gardner. Screen printed doodles on teabag paper layers, detail shot. RSA, March, 2025.
Photo: Helena Gardner.