The first work that I saw from Fiona, in an exhibition in Linz almost 10 years ago, was a long, wide band, woven from fine wire and coloured with rust. This technique emerged again, this time in a work titled „Kusari katabira“, a shirt which a particular rank of Samurai wore under their jackets. This work is also rusted and was shown in the „Koromo“ exhibition in Paris next to a small archaic Japanese terracota figure. What an ingenious idea, to show both of these artworks next to each other, a contemporary piece with an archaic object which not only share the same colour but also the same beauty.

What is so remarkable about Fiona‘s work is her knowledge, skills and aptitude with which she applies to so many different materials: wood, wire, natural or man-made yarns, even metal. The artist always succeeds in creating new and original works. In art, materials are the starting point, and in the best case, where the materials merge with the artist’s soul, we have the bliss of being witness to true art.

Shukuko Voss-Tabe Amitiés Tissées Paris, 2018