The Coal Room

The Coal Room, 2023 Coal and Canvas The Coal Room presents a meditative finale to the exhibition, offering an immersive experience. Enclosed within off white canvas walls and centred around a mound of coal, this installation encourages visitors to engage in a creative process by crafting drawings with coal. This act of creation serves as a means for personal healing and reflection, aligning with the exhibition's exploration of humanity's deep and reciprocal bond with Earth, and mirroring the artist's own journey of recovery through art and nature. By utilising coal as the medium, the piece draws attention to our carbon footprint and its environmental ramifications. Inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s "Braiding Sweetgrass," the installation underscores the necessity of a balanced relationship with the natural world. As participants add their drawings, this piece marks the culmination of the exhibition's narrative, from Elnara's Living Studio performance to the visitors' active engagement, forming a full circle that highlights the shared creative journey between the artist and the audience.