Idle Hands.2018.Cotton fabric, silk, cotton and nylon thread.
Inspired by my favorite ceramic works by Rut Bryk, I’ve translated loose gridded geometry to embroidery. The material becomes feminized, the time legible in individual marks, not as apparent in mechanized medium. I want to draw attention to the hands present in all things, people present in all designs, and celebrate those techniques and materials usually deemed domestic and dainty by stretching a repeated motion to an extreme. The piece hangs low, welcoming small hands, usually restricted from exhibitions, to meet handwork. The marks of curious hands over time will leave welcome mar and imperfection.
photos by Eeva Suorlahti
Inspired by my favorite ceramic works by Rut Bryk, I’ve translated loose gridded geometry to embroidery. The material becomes feminized, the time legible in individual marks, not as apparent in mechanized medium. I want to draw attention to the hands present in all things, people present in all designs, and celebrate those techniques and materials usually deemed domestic and dainty by stretching a repeated motion to an extreme. The piece hangs low, welcoming small hands, usually restricted from exhibitions, to meet handwork. The marks of curious hands over time will leave welcome mar and imperfection.
photos by Eeva Suorlahti
