Gabriella Hegyes Covet 2015 – 16 The promise Religion has played a major aspect in my life through my grandmother’s catholic beliefs. As I was brought up by her I envied her belief - to me the religious text became a jumble of words coiled up in an unintelligible way and apart from my excitement about nature I never made the connection with her beliefs.
The promise Work in progress Scroll H:30cm x W: 30cm X D:30cm on a plinth – length variable Weight: approximately 800 grams – rolls up into a small bundle Materials: Tulle, fabric, thread, metal rods
The promise Work in progress detail
Text on tulle There is a lesson in each flower, A story in each stream and bower, In every herb on which you tread Are written words, which rightly read Will lead you from earth’s fragrant sod, To hope, to holiness, and God. Poem by Thomas Osborne Davis 1814-45 The Flowers and Fruits of the Bible Publishers: Webb &Bower UK 1982 John Chancellor Illustrated by William Mc Cheane ISBN 0-906671-53-1