Title of the artwork: Objekt XXV, Objekt XXIV, Objekt XXII
Research theme: Deep-water corals (Birte Schuppe; read more…)
From the artist: The free water surface, what I see and what I think I see; down there in the depths. The sea carries a magic that attracts me, a seductive force. The attraction to the sea is filled with contradictions, which constantly fill me with wonder, curiosity, and respect.
Life in the sea has always inspired me. From watching it from the shore or by leaning over the side in a small boat, or nature series on television that show life in the depths. Amazing shapes and colours. Today, I feel a deep concern for the sea. The temperature is rising, the fear that ocean currents take new paths, mining on the seabed, etc..
My sea objects have taken a long time to produce. Each piece is unique. I use silk organza that I dye with various plants, seaweed, sea urchins, and lichen. The dyed silk is then hand-sewn in the technique called waffle stitch (an over 800-year-old technique) where I twist and turn the fabric to achieve the desired sculptural expression. The object is integrated into dried kelp.
