I’ve been wanting to involve myself in a really big project. An installation, or a body of work that would require loads of preparation, thinking, execution. It’s daunting to think about. When I do think about it, the follow up thought; ‘and then what” haunts me.

I have an opportunity to do a group show, in a large space, 18 months from now. Just the prompt I need. It feels luxurious! And a little intimidating. The ideas for what I want to do with this space came to me rather quickly. I have the outlines of this body of work in place. I’m sure it will change over time. For now, I am planning to document the process here.

The center piece of this proposed body of work is inspired by a visit to a large cave in Sicily.

The dimensions of this tapestry will be 37 inches wide by 74 inches long. About the size of an average doorway. I have been working with the cave image in several different media - trying to find my way into it.

I purchased a LILY Loom from Mirrix. I purchased a variable height work table. I purchased a lot of Weavers Bazaar yarn.

I have warped Lily. Warping was much easier than I expected. I thought Id need a step stool and a massage after. But it was only a bit of a stretch. I had the loom on my work table, at its lowest height.

Warped with 12/12 seine twine, at 6 ends per inch.

The weaving has begun - lots of dark cave floor so far. But I will share a picture with you in a couple of weeks.