"The installation begins on the exterior of the building, spilling from the bell tower and entering through an upper window before cascading over the balcony into the nave, where visitors move among its sinuous, bulbous forms."
"Turner describes these organic materials as 'dead matter' holding an inherent, latent energy - the wool locally sourced, the horsehair drawn from old upholstery and mattresses that have spent generations in close contact with human bodies."
"The title is drawn from Shakespeare's Sonnet 12, 'And nothing 'gainst Time's scythe can make defence', anchoring the work within themes of aging, decay, and the cyclical nature of life and death."
Nicola Turner's installation 'Time's Scythe' at Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a site-responsive work made from raw wool and horsehair. The installation begins outside the historic Chapel, flowing from the bell tower and cascading into the nave. The materials used are described as 'dead matter' with latent energy, sourced locally and from old upholstery. The work connects to themes of aging and decay, inspired by Shakespeare's Sonnet 12, and resonates with the Chapel's dedication to Saint Bartholomew, linking to skin and cutting professions.
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