Wounded: But Not Slain
Lyn Dale, UK
| Wounded: But Not Slain;
Lyn Dale, Brighton, UK, January 2013 The title for this work is taken from a verse which introduced the untitled books I have altered for this project: “ I am wounded, but I am not slain! I'll but lie me down And bleed a while. And then I'll rise And fight again! ” These words, which I believe to be part of a Scottish proverb, seem strikingly appropriate to this project. I have chosen to alter the books in three different ways, in order to reflect the acts of violence and censorship perpetrated by the attackers of al-Mutanabbi Street, and to acknowledge man's ability to overcome disaster and survive. The original content of each book has been rendered unattainable through the processes of shredding, pulping, stitching and displacement - interventions which symbolise the devastation of the attack on al-Mutanabbi Street and the intention behind it. However, the original books still exist - albeit in a different form - and their continued existence represents the power of knowledge to remain in the hearts and minds of men, which cannot be erased; enabling new life and new ideas to rise from the ashes of adversity. Medium: Altered books (paper, card and thread); Size: 16 x 24 x 2 cm; Edition of 3 Books I am a mature student in the final year of a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Fine Art Practice with the University of Brighton. I live and work in Sussex, UK. I enjoy using a wide variety of media and processes in my work. My interest lies with the 'human condition' and the ways in which we strive to overcome the obstacles life throws at us. My current work considers life stories and, in particular, the ways in which we edit and censor our own life stories in order to create a unique identity. mrslyndale@yahoo.co.uk lyndalefineart.weebly.com |