Have you got everything? What is everything? Materialistic items or love, friendship, family and achievements or all? In this piece I want viewers to reflect on the achievements in their lives and if it constitutes having everything. I have drawn influence from Nicholas Hlobo and Janine Antoni in the way in which unusual materials are plated and intertwined to create a complex complicated piece. The crochet, braiding of material and items reflect that of life stage and complications that many people go through in their lifetime.
I am compelled to use different tactile materials as I am intrigued by the textural elements and feel that touch is another way of experiencing an art piece and could potentially complete the viewing experience, as it is a different level in interacting with the work. That is why I encourage individuals to touch the work, if the artwork becomes damaged it does not concern me as it shows the interaction between people and the artwork.