Fronds

Palm fronds entered Thomas-Girvan's practice the way many of her materials do – collected in nature, held, considered over time. Manipulated and combined with bronze and other elements, the fronds become whimsical vessels and unlikely machines: forms that suggest motion, travel, the possibility of departure. There is always a sense that something is about to move. There is always a message.

Images below are from installations of the work at Y Art Gallery. Scroll for full view and details of each sculpture.

A Cradle for My Dreams (2016), 6 ’x 6’. Frond, bronze, wood, acrylic, laminated PVC.

A Refuge (2016), 8’ x 6’. Frond, bronze, silk, aluminium.

Hear Blessings (2016), 67” x 69”. Palm frond, bronze, horn, aluminium and calabash.

Emporia Fabula (2015), 8’ x 3’. Frond, bronze, repurposed bicycle wheel, cedar and coconut shell.

Tributary Gaze (2016), 9’x 7’. Palm frond, bronze, cedar, macaw feather and sterling silver.

Telling Tales (2016), 6’ x 6’. Palm frond, laminated MDF, acrylic paint, bronze and paper.