Clove Hitch
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 20 inches
Braided Sinnet
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 24 inches
Single Overhand and Figure Eight Knot
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 24 inches
Hunter's Bend
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 24 inches
Coil
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
24 x 24 inches
Reef Knot
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 24 inches
Double Overhand Stopper Knot
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 20 inches
Oysterman's Stopper Knot
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 20 inches
Right Angle Knot
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 20 inches
Pile Hitch
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 20 inches
Loose End
Synthetic polymer on linen, 2016
20 x 20 inches
The rogue's yarn was the name given to the coloured strand laid up in ropes. Originally used to mark naval rope, it was a deterrent to theft. Rope of naval manufacture was generally considered to be superior, thus making it a desirable object to smuggle from dockyards and sell to merchant ships. Latterly it has been used to identify the type of rope, and its place of manufacture. These studies of knots and rope are conceived as visual narrative, or yarn. The rope threads its way across the works, weaving in and out of the picture plane. The rogue’s yarn follows the twists and turns. I am an incorrigible storyteller. This tale has several possible endings, and may be told in any way, long or short, and take any direction the audience desires.
Jane James, 2016
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Jane James 2016