Cathie Ugrin
23” H x 112” W
Artist Statement: Red City is a fibre art piece focusing on the ideas of earthly existence, spirituality and the place in between. The black, red and white boxes, symbolizing haphazard and constricted spaces, appear to be the foundation. However, they are resting on a layer of pure, soft and unblemished white; the same white used to create images of the circle, Morning Star and elements of nature as well as the Medicine Wheel, hovering over top amidst the stitch of a gentle breeze. Simplicity, space and the mystery of tradition are what bind the two together. Energy and the vibration of repetitious lines indicate the continuous struggle, resilience and unbroken connection present in the perseverance of survival.