'steps taken'
Julie Swan 2013
terracotta/iron oxide / copper /gold patina
h.87cm x w.53cm x d.30cm
'earth hommage'
Julie Swan 2011
terracotta/copper/ iron oxide
h.64cm x w.80cm
'is this it'
Julie Swan 2011
terracotta/copper/iron oxide
h.65cm x w.48cm
'I am here'
Julie Swan 2010
terracotta/iron oxide/gold/silver patina
h.68cm x w.45cm
'still here'
Julie Swan 2009
terracotta/iron oxide
h.65cm x w.40cm
not named
Julie Swan 2008
terracotta
h.87cm x 50cm
At the end of a series and before beginning a new one, I like to create a work that begins by referencing the ancient Buddhist icon of Tara. I look forward to this time immensely and each is always a joy to work with. I use traditional 'mudras' with each work and I apply my understanding of the energy associated with each invocation. My challenge has been to recognise and explore the Tara energy found in women today. I then re-interpret Tara in a contemporary guise. These works are a small representation of the many that have been created.
Tara Reference