The Horse Palace
“terrain vague” series, No. 2 (proposal)
I am drawn back to the horse palace, by the presence of the trees that inhabit its surroundings. My artistic endeavour seeks to respond to the essence of these trees, creating a tangible structure that serves as an extension of their natural beauty.
In my exploration, I envision an embodied intervention, using the snow, that engages with the trees and the space.

The Horse Palace
“terrain vague” series, No. 1
In my initial artistic intervention, I found myself immersed in an unplanned and whimsical exploration of space. Using yarn and string, I gathered leaves and twigs, shaping them into a loose bundle. The act of turning and rolling gradually transformed the bundle into an oblong form, that I could cradle within the crook of my arm. It briefly reminded me of how I used to cradle my children when they were babies.
Inspired by the moment, I decided to connect the bundle to the surrounding fences using a long red string. After a while, I decided to dismantle the connections. Carrying this entwined creation, I sought out an opening where a tree's bark had split from its trunk. Delicately placing the bundle within, I allowed it to linger for a brief moment before retrieving it.
Back at home, the bundle became a vessel of sensory exploration as I carefully unraveled its contents. The intertwining elements of leaves, wood, and yarn released the sweet aroma of balsamiferous resin with each reveal, creating a multi-sensory experience that echoed the spontaneity and beauty of my initial encounter within the space.