Christine Hotton has always been fascinated by form and texture. This drew her to fibre as a medium. Hotton is inspired by textures and shapes found in nature, and this is reflected in her work. Hotton's work centres around themes of connection, identity, and belonging. She uses an intuitive process of building colour, form, and texture using traditional craft techniques to create abstract pieces. Each piece is built in layers that invite touch. Inspired by the slow, persistent growth of lichen on rock, even in harsh, inhospitable conditions, this series invites you to slow down and explore each texture, fold, and curve. In these turbulent, fast paced times, the soft textures combined with the beach rocks evoke the open, curious exploration of childhood.
