Complex copper wire shapes investigate humans’ innate relationships with nature

Relationship between human and nature

Sally Blake, an Australian sculptor, ponders the close ties that exist between people and nature. She describes her practise as a “visualisation of the natural rules and structuring that hold people in correct connection with Nature, and also the repercussions of these unravelings” and uses a variety of media, such as textiles, painting, and art. She creates some of her most eye-catching works using fine copper cable twines. The little skeletonized seed pod she received as a gift following the death of her mother served as the inspiration for the mesh basket-like containers’ imitation of natural features.

Its vulnerability and resilience appeared to represent most of what I was going through and thinking. As a possible discovery of fresh life and creativity, it yet subtly carried its germ, says Blake to My Contemporary Met. “I began using copper cable in my work to mimic the brittleness and toughness of the seedpod. Because copper is so malleable, I can twist and coil it into organic forms. The works can appear extremely delicate due to the use of small wires; however, the wire is sturdy enough to support the open forms.

The form of human lungs is reflected in another of Blake’s wire artworks. She gave the work the title Commonwealth of Breath, a concept that David Abram, an ecological thinker, used to describe the atmosphere that links people to the rest of the planet. Her artwork’s carefully woven, looped copper cable, with its exquisite design, subtly echoes this emotion. According to Blake, “we are connecting to and associated with the other living species with each breath, in and out.” “Our inlet and outlet worlds are interconnected. As a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all living and non-living entities, the intricately intertwined surface produced by the looping process used to build the organs.

Occasionally she combines woven threads with her metal baskets, and she colours the weaved threads with pine dyes. Blake has conducted major research studies centred on the natural colours obtained from the annual tree, which makes up another significant portion of her business. Her research is presented in a thorough database that is freely accessible on her webpage.

View pictures of Blake’s amazing artworks and baskets made of copper cable by scrolling down. Check the artist’s webpage or join her on Insta for additional information.

Copper wire artworks and delicate baskets are made by artist Sally Blake.

The little precision machined seed pod she received as a gift following the mother’s death served as the inspiration for the copper wire vessels’ simple forms.