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Joana Vasconcelos — Tarantula
Joana Vasconcelos

Tarantula

"Tarantula" by Joana Vasconcelos is a striking work that envelops the iconic faience forms of renowned Portuguese ceramicist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in an intricate handmade wool crochet shell, painted with ceramic glaze. The piece masterfully bridges traditional Portuguese craft techniques, merging the tactile warmth of textile work with the cool rigidity of decorative ceramics. Through this unexpected fusion, Vasconcelos challenges conventional boundaries between fine art and domestic craft, celebrating feminine labor while reinterpreting a cherished cultural heritage.

Medium
handmade wool crochet over Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro faience painted with ceramic glaze

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 30, 2015

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Joana Vasconcelos, Tarantula

"Tarantula" by Joana Vasconcelos is a striking work that envelops the iconic faience forms of renowned Portuguese ceramicist Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in an intricate handmade wool crochet shell, painted with ceramic glaze. The piece masterfully bridges traditional Portuguese craft techniques, merging the tactile warmth of textile work with the cool rigidity of decorative ceramics. Through this unexpected fusion, Vasconcelos challenges conventional boundaries between fine art and domestic craft, celebrating feminine labor while reinterpreting a cherished cultural heritage.

Medium
handmade wool crochet over Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro faience painted with ceramic glaze
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portuguese Artist, Assemblage, Crochet, Feminist Art, Mixed Media, Arachnid Subject, Contemporary Artist, Sculptural Installation, 21st Century, Handcraft Aesthetic, Ceramic, Female Artist, Handcrafted, Maximalism, Whimsical Mood, Ceramics, Maximalist, Figurative, Fiber Art

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