"Since moving to the Illawarra coast in 2003 I've become a beachcomber, exploring the eroded platforms rich in minerals and marine life. At low tide, I've found a modest colony of unassuming creatures who move incredibly slowly, creating intricate patterns in the sand. Each day, the lacework made by these creatures changes; sometimes it is loose, like an erratically woven fabric of irregular Celtic knots, at other times, it is more tightly knit, a denser filigree mesh of pathways. I call it the Mollusc collection."
Rugs | Prints | Scarves | About the images | How to order
In late 2011, Designer Rugs will launch a collection of hand-knotted pure wool rugs made in Nepal interpreting three images from Caroline's Mollusc photograph collection. More to come on this exciting project!
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| Aerial | Black Map | Denim | Morning Light | Loop the Loop | Japanese Fans |
A beautiful range of floaty scarves printed on silk chiffon.
Scarf measurements: 150 cm x 40 cm
Price: $150 incl GST + $2 postage within Australia, $4 postage to Europe and US.
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
Australian made. Dry clean or warm hand wash.
Click on each thumbnail for a larger image.
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| Opal | Red Paisley | Square Dance orange/green |
Square Dance purple/green* |
Tiger Tiger |
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Since moving to the Illawarra coast in 2003 I've become a beachcomber, exploring the eroded platforms rich in minerals and marine life. At low tide, I've found a modest colony of unassuming creatures who move incredibly slowly, creating intricate patterns in the sand as they go about their daily business of looking for food. Some of these tracks remind me of Aboriginal art, particularly the stunning batiks created by the women at Utopia; others, of those sensational photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand of the earth from the air, highlighting the abstract beauty of rivers, mountain ranges and other topographical details.
Each day the patterns are different and every day they are washed away at high tide, a reminder of natural renewal and repetition. Each day, the lacework made by these creatures changes; sometimes it is loose, like an erratically woven fabric of irregular Celtic knots, at other times, it is more tightly knit, a denser filigree mesh of pathways I call Snail Songlines.
When the tracings disappear into the sand I feel I am looking at the mysterious scribblings of a disappeared civilization waiting to be decoded. These maps of daily routines, enacted at a slow, determined pace make me wish that our own commuting could be as beautiful.
From the moment I started taking these photographs, my objective was always to create fabric from them. I have collected patterned material all my life and am fascinated by the organic shapes and bright colours seen in paisley prints etc.
After months of searching for the kind of patient collaborators who could teach me the basics of creating designs, I found the perfect partners at Longina Phillips Designs in Sydney. Working in close collaboration with Sylvia Balog, and encouraged by designers I admire including Easton Pearson, Traudl Troska and Akira Isogawa, I have created a range of fabrics called Mollusc. The first collection is a range of limited edition silk chiffon scarves for summer.
How to order
Scarves
Scarf measurements: 150cm x 40cm.
Price: $150.00 incl GST
All prices are in Australian dollars. Please add $2.00 for post and packaging within Australia, or $4.00 for overseas. Please allow 28 days for delivery.
Please call us on +61 2 4268 0580 to place a credit card order by telephone, or for mail order details. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt of your order.
Prints
All images are printed on acid free, archival paper and are signed.
All prices are in Australian dollars. Please add $8.00 for post and packaging within Australia, or $12.00 for overseas.
Please call us on +61 2 4268 0580 to place a credit card order by telephone, or for mail order details. You will receive emailed confirmation of receipt of your order.
Special discount: Order two or more prints and receive a a discount of 10% on the total price.
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