Fabrication
Fragile Tools
By using open-source software and 3D printing methods, Vanessa is able to create a personal supply chain of tools. These tools are far more fragile and less refined than the mass produced tools that she uses daily for crocheting and mending. Making... More
Textiles
Getragen/Worn or Carried
These works of embroidery on worn (out) clothing tell a variety of stories through memory. The clothes are welcome to be worn by the viewer who then carries the words with them. The bras have all been worn to the point of needing repair.
Sculpture
Kraft-Women
These solid bronze hands are cast from silicone moulds. They are meant as a tribute to women's work - the word "kraft" in German can mean strong, however, when read in English can also represent "craft" practices. The hands are heavy and solid -... More
Textiles
Monstrous Making
The practice of learning how to crochet has been long and ongoing. I have learned both in-person from women in my family, but also from the world-wide-web and DIY tutorials. I am interested in using crocheting as a tool to remember the women who... More
Work by
Vanessa Krause
Sloppy Craft and Sculpture
“Making and Mending is a collection of process-based research. By using methods such as deskilling and reskilling, my work applies sloppy craft practices to create time consuming soft sculptures....” [More]