Jane James The Rogue’s Yarn 26 Oct – 19 Nov 2016
The Rogue’s Yarn This is the name given to the coloured strand laid up in ropes. Originally used to mark naval rope, it was a deterrent to theft. Rope of naval manufacture was generally considered to be superior, thus making it a desirable object to smuggle from dockyards and sell to merchant ships. Latterly it has been used to identify the type of rope, and its place of manufacture. These studies of knots and rope are conceived as visual narrative, or yarn. The rope threads its way across the works, weaving in and out of the picture plane. The rogue’s yarn follows the twists and turns. I am an incorrigible storyteller. This tale has several possible endings, and may be told in any way, long or short, and take any direction the audience desires.
Jane James 2016Â
Cover: Right Angle Knot, 2016 (detail)
Clove Hitch (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 51 cm $1,800
Braided Sinnet (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 61 cm $1,800
Single Overhead and Figure Eight Knot (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 61 cm $1,800
Hunter’s Bend (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 61 cm $1,800
Coil (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 51 cm $1,800
Reef Knot (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 61 cm $1,800
Double Overhead Stopper Knot (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 51 cm $1,800
Oysterman’s Stopper Knot (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 51 cm $1,800
Right Angle Knot (2016) Synthetic polymer on linen 51 x 51 cm $1,800
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