Blood on Silk: last Seen at SCA, 2017, silk paper, and found objects, size variable as installed in Gallery five at SCA at the Kirkbride, Rozelle Campus of the University of Sydney.

‘Fiona Davies’ expansive and personal work, Blood on Silk, directs the space, creating pathways for the viewer to traverse, interact and immerse themselves in. The embedded emotions and science held within the delicate fibres of the silk paper provide an ongoing exploration of' ‘death, the materiality of blood and body parts, and the processes of surveillance. ‘ Davies’ work gently holds the space as one while the notion of remembrance sound from Clache Raong’s The Forgotten Trumpet.’ Introductory essay Ephemera Catalogue.

The curatorial theme is outlined in the catalogue essay as follows; ‘ Ephemera presents a distinct thematic experience that is inherently sensory, presenting a consideration of the ways in which art can either directly engage with a multitude of sensory engagements, or disrupt the potential to do so. Through engagement with the senses, particularly touch and sound, ephemera provokes sensory experiences. This intentionally goes beyond the expected visually focused works to be found within the context of an art exhibition. While several works take a directed approach to sensation, others take a less literal approach, engaging viewers through more meditative and almost subliminal interactions.

The works and artists that are brought together within ephemera gently provoke musings on the way in which we personally, internally and sensationally experience the world that surrounds us. All of ephemera’s incorporated works are incredibly affective, however they communicate this with subtlety. They do not present an overt depiction of the sentiments they intent to covey, but rather influence the viewer on an emotive or sensational level in a way that may not be instantly perceptible, becoming impactful through a more sustained engagement with the works in situ.’