Monkey Business

At present, I am enjoying twining the electrical wire that I acquired at the Basketry Gathering held in Tasmania.  I am making long wire "snakes" of various colours which I plan to wind together. My goal is to reflect aspects of the natural and built environment .    

I have also been making "monkey baskets" for the Melbourne zoo. These baskets are used in the feeding of the primates. 

 It is a liberating project creatively because the baskets are meant to be messy and natural. I am sure it will help me with ideas for other works. The monkeys are benefiting too."