This is a series by an artist called Nina Katchadourian. She has found abandoned or broken webs, and made patches on them and repairs using a red sewing thread. This choice of colour means that it is highly contrasting against the natural colour of the spider's silk. This makes it stand out against the surroundings which use colours which are so different from this bold colour.
I also find it interesting that she found some of her repairs taken out of the web by a spider, who repaired the web itself. This shows nature rejecting man-made influences upon it.
I think that this is a really interesting project and it really focuses on structure and form. This is what I find fascinating about the webs as they are so cleverly designed. It looks at detail and fine pieces which is very delicate and intricate.
Katchadourian, N. (1998). The mended Spiderweb series. Retrieved from: http://www.ninakatchadourian.com/uninvitedcollaborations/spiderwebs.php
Jennifer
I really like this idea of repairing nature and the contrast between the natural and the manmade. Its lovely to see something that's been so carefully constructed and designed being cared for and looked after by someone. Its also interesting to see how the spiders have rejected certain parts of the web that have been patched up by people. I'd be interested at having a go at this time consuming task myself! It reminds me of years ago when people would 'make do and mend'- patching up old clothes and darning socks. This seems to be very different to a lot of peoples attitudes today.
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