Lag
Artist：Kari Anne Helleberg Bahri
Year：2013
Size：Ca 25 x 62（each）x 130cm
Media：12《cocoonlike》textile objects on hangers, made from Patches, rags, zippers etc.
Resembling the shape of a cocoon, the pocket hides an old Norwegian song "Det hender så mangt på Hovedøen," which tells a love story set in Oslo, Norway. The liberation of the woven threads that wrap the body transforms into a medium of communication that connects emotions.
Artist
Kari Anne Helleberg Bahri
(Norway, b. 1975)
Departing from typical Norwegian minimalism, Kari Anne Helleberg Bahri explores contemporary societal themes of limitations, expectations, order, and isolation through neutral-coloured textile art. Bahri collects old woven fabrics bearing the shared experiences and sedimentation of time. Using handmade stitching, she explores the details of fibres, utilising natural materials like cotton, linen, and wool as her medium. Through textile art, she liberates the body from constraints, creating unique life stories. Her exhibition will feature several works, including a large collective installation titled "Garment Bags," comprising 80 repurposed garment bags on old hangers. Each piece is manually processed, reinterpreting and reconstructing discarded, flawed, decaying, and imperfect items. This installation prompts viewers to break free from self-imposed circles and reflect objectively on memory and experience.
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