World of Yarn

"World of Yarn" is an ongoing conceptual project that calls into question the importance of the West's highly publicized democratic systems of government, which become more and more diluted from the multinational corporations close ties to decision makers and politicians. The here presented 7 works are produced by different kinds of scrap and is the start of a new series of non-figurative, finger-knitted objects designed for both wall and floor. The conceptual works have a strong textile resonance and serves as fragile - almost graphical objects.

My artistic practice aims to build a subtle exchange between untraditional non-textile materials and textile techniques in order to challenge the normative distinction between the arts and crafts coming from the art critics. The daily work in the studio consists of a continuous exploration of the relationship between the technical feasibility of a particular material, its objective characteristics and potential for use in an artistic communication of an idea in the form of installations commissions or gallery presentation.

My work evolves from an extensive knowledge of materials and long-standing fascination with their inherent beauty and individual opportunities - be it discarded objects, various industrially produced textiles or high-tech lighting equipment. Material and expression are processed by means of textile techniques in a creative, intuitive process leading to the final work.

The conceptual work has increased my interest in man's historical, cultural and economic position in modern society, where issues such as violence, greed and lack of acceptance of other cultures and religions play a major role. The multicultural society is a fact, and the ability to integrate will play a crucial role in the development of future sustainable communities.

Tittle: Scarf
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 145 x W: 90 x D: 15 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled, Tinned Copper Sock

Tittle: Scarf (detail)
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 145 x W: 90 x D: 15 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled, Tinned Copper Sock

Tittle: Body
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 80 x W: 55 x D: 27 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.

Tittle: Body (side)
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 80 x W: 55 x D: 27 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.

Tittle: Body (detail)
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 80 x W: 55 x D: 27 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.

Tittle: Face
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 28 x W: 20 x D: 15 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.

Tittle: Mask
Media: Sculpture/Installation (wall piece)
Dimension: H: 55 x W: 45 x D: 23 cm
Technique: Textile/Finger-knit
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.

Circles Dance, 2013
Media: Sculpture/Installation.
Dimension: Ø: 190 x 20 cm.
Technique: Textile/Tube Hand-knit.
Material: Cut Rubber Bike Tube, Fake Gold- and Silver Leaf.
Support: Heavy Metal Thread, Foam.

Ball of Yarn, 2013
Media: Sculpture/Installation.
Dimension: Ø 53 cm.
Technique: Textile/ Mixed Media.
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.

Ball of Yarn, 2013 (detail)
Media: Sculpture/Installation.
Dimension: Ø 53 cm.
Technique: Textile/ Mixed Media.
Material: Dismantled Annealed Copper Wire.