Fragile Reflections Diana SandersonSalt Spring Island, BC The Matt Steffich Jurors' Choice Award Size 29" x 52" x 27" Medium Gut, Silk, Twigs, Netting, Linen, Indigo & Rust This work employs unconventional uses of materials and processes to recreate the beauty of the underwater environment in the air. I used gut, iron, silk and twigs and exposed them to indigo (a living natural dye and air to get rust) to capture the translucence of seaweed beneath the surface. The twofold objective of this work is to explore the natural properties of the materials and help the viewer appreciate the complexity and fragility of the aquatic world. If I can convey that understanding through my work, I hope it will assist in encouraging the preservation of that environment. The Matt Steffich Jurors' Choice Award Fragile Reflections Diana SandersonSalt Spring Island, BC About the artist About the artist Diana SandersonSalt Spring Island, BC Diana Sanderson has spent the last 40 years indulging her fascination with the qualities of silk by dyeing and weaving wearables. The Silk Weaving Studio in Vancouver has been the centre of her exploration, providing a space that inspires her and creates an environment for exploration by her fellow weavers. Salt Spring Island is now Diana’s home, and she is exploring the use of natural materials in three-dimensional work, still using silk but adding gut, wire, and other structural materials. These new materials and forms offer her endless opportunities as she combines them in ways that highlight their inherent characteristics. Follow on social