Based in Boduan, multi-disciplinary artist Anna Higson draws upon years spent travelling Mexico with her brother Chris, where she was deeply inspired by the vibrant traditions of local carnivals. Currently, her work explores the intersection of these Mexican influences with the stories and significant figures of her own community, particularly through the creation of wearable art. Anna further enriches her artistic process with her passion for photography, weaving together imagery captured in both Mexico and her local surroundings to craft truly immersive experiences.
THE WORK: 'CHAMBER OF OVARIES'
Anna finds her muse in the foxglove, extracting its intrinsic patterns, textures, and shapes to craft wearable art imbued with a playful, carnival-like energy. This artistic journey is deepened through photography, which further unveils the story held within her botanical subject.
The bandanas are specifically inspired by the foxglove's ovary chamber. Drawn to its distinctive color and shape, Anna also recognizes a powerful resonance with Anne Griffiths, the celebrated midwife of Dic Aberdaron. This dual inspiration—nature's form and a historical figure—culminates in a fabric headpiece. This design subtly suggests the presence of Anne the midwife beneath the fabric, while also playfully subverting the derogatory label of 'witch' once applied to herbalists, transforming it into a source of positive creative energy.
