negotiationofspace in the rose garden
rose gardens - stereotypically british, formal and controlled yet beautiful and natural at the same time. gardens are the place of childhood memories, of laughter and games and sunny summer evenings. negotiationofspace in the rose garden explores childhood nostalgia, memory and relationships.
when researching our own personal childhood memories we came across a number of images, at various stages of childhood yet each shared the same feeling that ours was a childhood filled with love and adventure. consequently, negotiationofspace in the rose garden explores and celebrates the joy of childhood.
within the piece the consistent presence of two bridesmaid dresses reminds us of the constant presence of the ‘other’. the other twin, the other sister, the other friend. it is a reminder that experiences, whether a twin or not, are often shared but always individual.
dress plays a vital part in developing identity, with certain outfits frequently evoking memories and emotions linked to key events. for young girls especially, their ‘party dresses’ are often carefully chosen and cherished. whether kept for years or caught on camera each dress is often the link to special occasions, holding a unique memory and history to key events in a lifetime.
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