Alexandra Metcalf

'The Rocking Woman' references the Victorian trope of the mad woman in the attic, the depiction of which is executed with antiquated materials, namely locally sourced thonet wood from the iconic rocking chair that was commonly found in domestic settings of the time. The curvature of the wood is transformed into a grieving pregnant woman. Elements of stained glass are also inserted into the sculpture, further emphasising the artist’s interest in reinterpreting traditional methods of craft.