AIA JÜDES
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JANUARY 12 – FEBRUARY 2, 2013
Galleri Sebastian Schildt presents an exhibition of experimental fashion in the form of unique, handmade objects in wood and birch bark by Swedish artist Aia Jüdes.
By playfully integrating various status symbols in her works, Jüdes questions the notion of value and examines why crafts too often are undervalued. All objects in the exhibition are made in close collaboration with two skilled craftspeople specialized in working with birch bark and based in Dalarna, in central Sweden.
Aia Jüdes’ work revolves around contrast. She merges disparate materials in surprising ways with her dark sense of humour and creates expressions that together tell a fascinating story. Her inspiration comes from nature itself, as well as traditional techniques of sloyd and handicraft – which she develops by allowing craft to merge with popular culture and fashion.
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AIA JÜDES
Handbag, “Louis nr. 2”, braided in a skewed pattern, hand-painted. Hand-carved wooden details, gilded in 23k gold. Details in vegetable-tanned leather, Tärnsjö Tannery.
AIA JÜDES
Handbag, “Theirry nr. 1”, braided and hand-painted. Hand-carved wooden details, gilded in 23k gold. Details in vegetable-tanned leather, Tärnsjö Tannery.
AIA JÜDES
Louboutin-inspired boots in birch bark, “Christian nr. 2” with hand-carved stiletto heels and soles gilded in 23k gold. Details in vegetable-tanned leather, Tärnsjö Tannery.
AIA JÜDES
Evening bag , “Coco nr. 2”, braided in a skewed pattern, hand-painted. Hand-carved wooden details, gilded in 23k gold. Details in vegetable-tanned leather, Tärnsjö Tannery.