contextile bienial 2022

Stitching the Soul

Location
guimarães, portugal
Technique
gauze & needle-like leaves
Year
2022

With these three pieces, I stitch my soul, struggling with my father's absence, expressing anger and disappointment through torn gauze, mirroring my ruptured heart. The transition of colors mirrors my emotional journey. The surgical gauze, linked to my mother's battle with Lupus, now symbolizes my father's presence. Despite the sorrow, it signifies healing.

I incorporate local materials, [like needle-like leaves slightly twisted grouped in pairs come from the local Stone Pine trees], into my work, serving as a journal of my experiences across cities and countries. My art reflects impermanence, using natural, recycled, and organic materials.