b. 1985, United Kingdom
*1985 Newcastle upon Tyne UK; lives/works in Glasgow
Adams' practice is rooted in an exploration of domestic material, looks at the balance between the functional and the decorative and investigates the position that such material holds within a culture of mass production. Revisiting crafted upholstery materials and techniques such as drapery trims and tassel fringes through sculpture, drawing and animation, her work sets up a new dialogue with old fashioned and typically feminine objects and processes. These installations present anthropomorphic qualities, and show new objects, which balance domestic, utilitarian and fetishist influences. Adams' works seem to delight in a direct engagement with their chosen media. Her use of straight forward processes: shredding or crushing throw–away materials such as cardboard or animating the simple action of a closing and opening circle to become two eyes blinking coquettishly at the viewer. Text: Dawn Bothwell, 2009.