Judy Duggan-McCormack

Artist Statement

As a textile artist, the work I generate I would articulate as both subjective and observant. I create with a desire to explore and satisfy my artistic needs while incorporating historical and genealogical facts or nuances. I feel a longing to explore, collect, source and sample from events that have taken place through generations of my own family as well as obscurely chronicled narratives of the past. My design plan can either be a 'spark' of inspiration or an observation from another influence, Therefore I remain open until I have researched my thoughts, findings and ideas and my initial project plan may morph between the idea stage and the execution of the art piece.

My current work, is an amalgamation of contemporary and historical design, executed in a variety of textile forms ranging from knitting, crochet, dyeing, beadwork and embroidery or a blend of all of the above. I am often drawn to cemeteries for inspiration for my work as the rich history offers a plethora of ideas and stories. Much can be read from a grave marker no matter how simple the inscription. The idea that a person whom I did not know has been buried with so many more stories to tell instills the need for me to give the life a narrative through my art.