TRANSPARENT CURTAINS SOFTEN THE LIGHT
A series of works inspired by the drawings of Sasnusī Well Being programme participants & the curtains that adorn the windows of houses in Aknīste, Latvia.
The first thing that struck me in Aknīste were the white transparent curtains that adorned many of the windows and wich seemed to let a gentle light into the rooms. Inspired by these images, I decided to create my own interpretation. Using materials that I could easily find, I began to embroider designs. Each embroidered design is inspired by the individual and collective drawings of the Sansusī Well Being programme participants, allowing their creativity to shape the work. Through this process I wanted to create an artistic dialogue with them. Using my white thread as a link, I wanted to connect with the workshop participants and the local community.
Read more : FRINGES : a series of short stories as part of the TRANSPARENT CURTAINS SOFTEN THE LIGHT project
Embroidery on agrotextile, 28x43cm
Inspired by the drawing of Aleksandrs (resident of Aknīste Psychoneurological Hospital)
Embroidery on transparent paper, 3pcs, A4
Embroidery on cooking paper, 4pcs, 37x87cm
Inspired by the individual and collective drawings of Aleksandrs, Lienīte, Valdis, Igor, Skaidrīte, Jānis, Jānis, Berta, Agris, Andris, Anda, Linda, Barbora, Orkun, Em'ma, Marianna (residents of Aknīste Psychoneurological Hospital and Aknīste Health & Social Care Center, participating artists)
Embroidery over the drawings of Lienīte, Valdis, Igors (residents of Aknīste Health & Social Care Center), photocopy paper, A4
Embroidery on white kraft paper, chalk, 62x220cm
Inspired by the drawing of Agnese (resident of Aknīste Psychoneurological Hospital)
Sasnusī Well Being Art Residency, Aknīste, Latvia, Oct- Dec 2024
The programme focuses on engaging with local vulnerable groups and welcomes artists who are keen to involve marginalised communities in the creative process
In collaboration with Aknīste Psychoneurological Hospital and Aknīste Health & Social Care Center
Supported by the Culture Moves Europe mobility programme
All works of this project are exhibited with the approval of the creators of the drawings and their caretakers
@ THE SEASON WE SHARE, Communtiy based event, Garsene Culture House, Latvia, 2024
@ VEGAN OMELETTE, Community based event, Garsene Culture House, Latvia, 2024
