
Bérénice
Bérénice is a striking work by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, in which a ceramic piece from the iconic Portuguese faience tradition of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro is enveloped in vibrant, handmade wool crochet. The juxtaposition of the intricately crafted textile layer against the glazed ceramic surface creates a playful tension between traditional craft techniques and contemporary art. This work is characteristic of Vasconcelos's broader practice of transforming everyday and culturally loaded objects through the labor-intensive application of decorative, often feminine, handcraft.
- Medium
- handmade wool crochet over Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro faience painted with ceramic glaze
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Under the Influence
April 13, 2015
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