this is a reflection of my distracted state of mind. to me distractions are a collection of my emotions, thoughts, and memories.
the embodiment of my emotions allows me to understand them better; emotions that arose with every new thought, an intruding thought.

giving emotions a set of characteristics, they become easier to identify and deal with. there is a thought in every stitch, in every piece.
in every yarn strand, there is a memory. distractions come in forms of crocheted free-form pieces. some distractions last longer
than others; sometimes they come back, sometimes they remain unresolved. they cover me; suffocate me. it is a constant self-battle.
this is a disturbanceof continuous thoughts.

new era introducing 2011 finalist.

distractions, 2011, yarn, crocheted and knitted yarn, variable dimensions. (front)
© rabab al haddad

distractions, 2011, yarn, crocheted and knitted yarn, variable dimensions. (back)
© rabab al haddad

distractions, 2011, yarn, crocheted and knitted yarn, variable dimensions. (detail)

distractions, 2011, yarn, crocheted and knitted yarn, variable dimensions. (process)