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Joana Vasconcelos — Bérénice
Joana Vasconcelos

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

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Under the Influence

April 13, 2015

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Joana Vasconcelos, 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
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portuguese Artist, Crochet, Feminist Art, Contemporary Artist, Sculptural Installation, Ceramic, Female Artist, Maximalism, Vibrant Colors, Folk Tradition, Playful Mood, Fiber Art

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