Author Archives: eleanorsimms

Starting to think about incorporating the useful objects I had in mind at the beginning of this project in with the wing inspired parts to create something which could possibly be worn. Again, this is not the first aspect I … Continue reading →

Objects based on the broken wing calamus Having brought sewing and mixed materials into the pieces to capture the broken qualities, Asye has decided to start piecing them together. Her leather and suede pieces have arrived, they have a beautiful edge. … Continue reading →

The Fixer has been working on the bird lady’s wing ornament. Trying to stay away from working in her usual style, Asye has been using fabric and clay alongside metal and found objects to get the wing like qualities. Ayse … Continue reading →

When the village bird woman lost her most prized bird to the winter chill, she came to Ayse and asked for her help. She wanted Ayse to immortalise her once prize possession to remember him always. It was tradition in … Continue reading →

One day a young girl and her mother came to see Ayse with a problem. They had travelled a long way to meet Ayse when the story about her fixing had reached their village. The young girl was to marry soon … Continue reading →

I found it intriguing to think of all the unknown and unexplained parts of the Bronze Age. I am always interested in the story behind objects, where they came from, what they were used for etc. Through most of my … Continue reading →