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Symbio-Nest

By Liz Clifford 2026

Using a tripod of springy salvaged steel rods for support, this hybrid being centres on a hollow form reminiscent of a nest and a womb. The salvaged materials are fused together by way of binding, knotting and felting and include twine, shreds of plastic, the remnants of a stuffed toy, as well as wire and wool. The scale is that of a small human and its springiness suggests potential movement and search for safety, with the rusty object on the floor reading as a foot.

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