tender cloths

muslin, botanical materials

When I first began my artist residency at Tender Funerals in 2017, I was surprised to find out that flowers used in funeral arrangements, particularly the large wreaths that sit atop the coffin are often discarded. I was struck by the expense and waste, knowing that families choose specific flowers for the deceased person, their favourite colour or bloom. I had experimented with some natural dyeing so decided to invite some of Tender’s families to participate in my project.