Science of Preciousness
The Science of Preciousness is a collection of abstract fiber art by Cat Babbie, created from wool, embellishments, and intuitive experimentation. Rooted deeply in craft traditions, her sculptures are bursting with tactile depth, unexpected textures, and otherworldly color stories.
These pieces are precise and playful, evoking a parallel universe filled with whimsical, biomorphic forms. The audience is encouraged to create their own stories about each piece’s origins and purpose — everything here was created to be touched. Reach out and engage physically with the work. Does it elicit comfort and joy? Does it feel eerie and complicated? Your responses activate each piece’s ever-changing meaning.
As our world moves faster and we become increasingly digitally isolated, Babbie chooses to work with textiles that reflect and applaud the human desire for interaction. Art that can be touched taps into our intrinsic need to feel connected to others. Essentially, the more we touch screens, the more we need to touch things.
The Science of Preciousness invites you to take a break from our noisy, pixelated world and immerse yourself in this new universe of mystery and color.
