Naomi Kendrick : Fault Lines

'A fault line in a system or process is an area of it that seems weak and likely to cause problems or failure'

'A break or fracture in the ground that occurs when the earth's tectonic plates move or shift, and are areas where earthquakes are likely to occur.'

We all have our fault lines.

The paper surfaces of these drawings are crumpled, creased and delicate. The ink lines I make trace and reveal these points of fragility, the parts that disrupt the smooth skin of the paper. While making these drawings I have felt at times like I am healing the creases, taking care of them with a steady hand and stabilising ink. My intention is not to erase these fault lines but to highlight them, telling their story.

Untitled 2022, white ink, white thread, dowl and glue on black tissue paper. This drawing pushes the balance between fragility and strength to its limits, with the drawn marks descending into a disintegrating surface, caught and held, by delicate thread. Exhibited in 'Re-Call' at Air Gallery Manchester 2022.