Thoughtful Intentions
In the expanded field of textiles Mia Hultgrens practice is an exploration of contradictions and transformation - both in material as in subjects. Through an exploratory and experimental process in various textile techniques, and sometimes with material that goes beyond fibers, she works in the field of tension that arises between material, form, and colour. Recurring themes in her work are time, translucence, in-between spaces, deconstruction, and reconstruction. Taking inspiration from her surrounding environment her work is developed through methods of repetition, layering, and connecting.
For the exhibition NAA x SSDD she will show artworks from the series “Connections”, a contemplative exploration of our physical interplay with both fellow beings and the environment that surrounds us. The series delves into the nuanced dynamics of our connections, capturing the intricate ballet of people as they traverse public spaces - how we make room for those we meet or take a step aside to avoid running into anything. It illuminates the shifting distances that punctuate our encounters - how we draw near and then drift away. Connected to the theme for SSDD 2024, Care, it shows how we interact with sensitivity, empathy, and respect towards the people or surroundings we meet and interact with.