REV-110

Wesley Jackson

Independent Artist

Title: Benang

Wood and wire: 67 x 85 x 32cm

Benang, meaning tomorrow, symbolises the mother bird carrying the promise of future generations. She bears the nest upon her back, lifting and protecting it above the water. Hand-carved from a single piece of pale driftwood, the bird’s form evokes the look of bone, representing the strength and sacrifice of the mother. The base, painted with cyanotype and carved detailing, depicts wood adrift on water, grounding the work in themes of resilience, continuity, and survival.