Vanessa Krause
Getragen/Worn or Carried
Textiles
2020
Crochet & Embroidery
Varied
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.
““There is an intense repetitive quality to embroidery - different from metal work or crocheting. I am mimicking the act of writing through sewing - the text does not become more legible in this medium - in fact, it becomes more abstract.” (Making & Mending, pg. 47)”
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]