volume 7, number 1, 2012

About the cover artwork

Marilyn Davis-Moore, The Emerging Donkey and The Reality Principle, 2011, Felted wool, stitch and photo transfer, 1200 x 1150mm.

My art evolves from the unconscious that I frequently give reverence to. I am particularly interested in the juxtaposition of imagery where new meanings are formed by placement alone. The images that appear may have little meaning or perplexity at the time of making but in time their true intent is revealed to the maker or the viewer. In reflection and after making this piece, I tried to connect the image to my current situation. According to Sigmund Freud, as one matures, one learns the need to endure pain and defer gratification. The ego no longer allows itself to be governed by the ‘pleasure principle’ and begins to take into account – ‘reality’. I came to discover that perhaps this work symbolises spiritual growth from ‘family of origin onlooker’ to ‘baby donkey’. My textile pieces are made from hand dyed and felted wool, photo transfer and stitch.