Cindy-Lee Davies: Tis Knot

Nostalgic for times gone by, Lightly draws on memories of loved ones and past crafts as a source of creativity. Inspired by daily rituals and acts of domesticity Cindy-Lee Davies often turns the ordinary or disregarded into seductive, thought-provoking objects of desire.

Davies launched Lightly in 2005 with a range of acrylic lighting and homewares inspired by crochet that has since become her signature collection. In 2008/09 she extended the collection to include sustainable products such as the dEco range made from Australian recycled rubber and cork compound, and Chrysalis, an innovative ornamental collection of butterflies made from recycled plates and saucers.

For the exhibition Tis Knot, Davies utilises post-consumer waste (car tyres & rubber) in juxtaposition with traditional techniques (macramé and crochet) as research materials to produce an innovative collection of occasional seating and domestic objects. The project presents a unique combination of high end product design and large scale recycling in collaboration with Australian manufacturers.

With product names like Torana, Holden, Datsun and Gemini, these pieces exploit both material and pop cultural references to highlight awareness of the larger environmental issues at play in the creation and disposal of lifestyle consumer goods.

Presented by Craft Victoria