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Dutch Contemporary Textile Art Sculpture A Chunk of Earth by Femke van Gemert

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A small sculpture, almost animated, a creature. 'A chunk of Earth' resembles in a way the bundles of textile waste that are being shipped to poor countries, because of the tonnes of textiles and garments we discard, and which have no second life or are given any interest. By giving this little bundle legs, Gemert makes the piece become sort of ‘cute’. The layers of textiles are composed so it resembles the layers in the ground, the flora and sky on top of that. In the layers little gems are hidden, like the gems and treasures the earth holds for us, that we extract in brutal ways. By making this a cute bundle, Gemert emphasises caring for and loving our beautiful, wonderful planet, and encourages us to seriously reconsider everything we call waste. When witnessing the tremendous amount of waste generated by fast fashion – an industry she worked within for many years – Femke van Gemert realised it was time for her to follow her own path and start using textiles differently. “Every piece of textile has been designed, produced, and worn or used otherwise. Therefore, every piece of textile has a story, a particular atmosphere and beauty. Every piece of textile that I use has been eaten, digested and discarded by society.” Femke’s practice reveals an alternative renaissance of textile leftovers, enriched with her sense of emotion and distinct personal touch. Loss and hope, ⁠imperfection and degradation over time are all recurring themes in her work. The result is highly emotional pieces which intertwine personal experiences with broader, universal issues, while also drawing attention to the present environmental crisis by taking inspiration from the ever-lasting circularity of nature.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rope,Silk,Textile,Wood,Yarn,Embroidered,Woven
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
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  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 00170FVGE1stDibs: LU6010240021732

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