Mother River

Mother River

In this hand-sewn piece of discarded bed linen, the family comes together once more to create an intergenerational patchwork. The preserved tears, worn patches and mended pieces of fabric serve as metaphors for communication and the desire for healing. An eternal flow, embodying the cyclical nature of time, cuts through the family tree. What was once intimate and hidden becomes revealed and shared. The fabric, which at first glance appears to be a single colour, reveals various shades and layers of history when held up to the light.

Hand-sewn with textile artist Světana Pavlíčková. The work was commissioned for Mill Island groupshow curated by Šárka Zahálková and Kjetil Kristensen in Gampa Gallery in 2023. Photography by Darjan Hardi.