"Reworking the focus on the feet / shrine, gradually lowering the bare legs into the frame, easing the knees down onto a line of broken glass. (placed behind a cosmetics mirror and freshly cleaned/folded/ironed contemporary adaptation of the virgin Mary’s mantle)."
how to water the roses (8) (2015)
Other works in this series
Jo Bragg
how to water the roses (1) (2015)
The artist wears a contemporary adaptation of the virgin Mary's mantle in this video adapted from a live performance.
Jo Bragg
how to water the roses (10) (2015)
Three clips: a rose laid along the forearm, a piece of glass cuts the forefinger, a band aid is placed over the fresh cut.
Jo Bragg
how to water the roses (3) (2015)
The artist wears a contemporary adaptation of the virgin Mary's mantle in this video adapted from a live performance.
Jo Bragg
how to water the roses (9) (2015)
A reworking of the use of saline solution to replicate tears.
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