THE SACRED ART OF CHEWING
BY MAC MCGREGOR
Chewing is sacred to me. What would your sacred be?
Mac was primarily an installation artist, often site specific. She explored and brought attention to things often overlooked: the fabric and structure of a space, how it was traversed or perceived and its history.
Her life and work have changed. Mac became disabled in 1991 and subsequently ill. She now creates works using domestic items which are discarded such as chewing gum. The act of chewing is sacred to her. It reflects her ability to speak and create in three dimensions - not just in her head. This piece is about listening, observing and finding sanctuary in the things we do every day.
