Imagine telling a story with a mud map arrangement of stones, sticks and anecdote:
Stones become stand-ins for people – elements of the story.
Scatters of stones tell of populations – groups of people.
Circles suggest a meeting – discussion.
Sticks and stones can tell a story of society.
Sticks and stones,
Broken bones,
Names and lies still hurt you
Acrylic pigment on cotton, wool filled, hand stitched, free hanging
1100mm x 720mm
2007
Photograph: Geoff Ambler
Commission, Private collection, Australia
11 December 2007