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Joana Vasconcelos — Ginger & Fred
Joana Vasconcelos

Ginger & Fred

Ginger & Fred is a striking sculptural work by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, composed of ornate faience pieces from the iconic Bordalo Pinheiro ceramic tradition, painted with vivid ceramic glaze. The work is further embellished with intricate handmade cotton crochet, seamlessly blending traditional Portuguese craft techniques into a bold contemporary statement. Presented in two parts, the piece pays homage to cultural heritage while playfully subverting it, reflecting Vasconcelos' signature approach of elevating domestic and feminine crafts to the realm of fine art.

Medium
faience “Bordalo Pinheiro” painted with ceramic glaze, handmade cotton crochet (in two parts)

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 28, 2013

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Joana Vasconcelos, Ginger & Fred

Ginger & Fred is a striking sculptural work by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, composed of ornate faience pieces from the iconic Bordalo Pinheiro ceramic tradition, painted with vivid ceramic glaze. The work is further embellished with intricate handmade cotton crochet, seamlessly blending traditional Portuguese craft techniques into a bold contemporary statement. Presented in two parts, the piece pays homage to cultural heritage while playfully subverting it, reflecting Vasconcelos' signature approach of elevating domestic and feminine crafts to the realm of fine art.

Medium
faience “Bordalo Pinheiro” painted with ceramic glaze, handmade cotton crochet (in two parts)
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portuguese Artist, Ceramic Sculpture, Crochet, Mixed Media, Contemporary Artist, Diptych, Pop Art, 21st Century, Whimsical, Female Artist, Fiber Art

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