What would be the most unexpected use of crochet? What about crochet-covered rolling pin? Seems reasonable :)
I've just seen the first UK solo exhibition by Polish-born, New York-based artist Olek at Tony's Gallery in Brick Lane. Utterly symbolic, sculptural installation was full of explicit messages crocheted into the objects. The title 'I do not expect to be a mother but I do expect to die alone' was directly taken from Tracey Emin, but the rest was all about Olek's past relationship. The work was initially inspired by the e-mail, in which artist found out about her boyfriend's affair. Olek was then 36, hoping to start a family and that the relationship was the one to last. Deeply hurt, she started the installation, projecting her most intimate thoughts about motherhood and womanhood as such.
Definitely a must see.
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