Ellis Hepburn's artistic practice bridges political discourse with intimate personal narratives. Drawing inspiration from "boroboro," the Japanese concept mending tattered and worn elements, she creates works that speak to togetherness, transformation and resilience.
Through the deliberate act of sewing discarded and repurposed paper, Hepburn employs thread as both a physical and metaphorical connector, weaving together disparate experiences and ideas. Her work embraces imperfection and decay while celebrating the beauty of reconstruction.
Each piece serves as a meditation on duality – past and present, personal and political, fragility and strength – ultimately revealing the powerful interconnectedness of human experience through the lens of vulnerability.
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