My work revolves around multiculturalism in border territories, how cultural and national identity collide and merge through visual language. In my practice I elaborate on the idea of the “homeland”, it being a physical territory or an ethnic community. Using inherently domestic crafts such as embroidery and weaving, contrasting with industrial material such as metal and nails, the aim is to give a contemporary twist to centuries old practices. The use of heraldic animals and nationalistic symbols within the textile work blurs the line between the public and the personal sphere, the skills passed down through family heritage is now used for social/political commentary. I want to showcase that cultural identity is by far more complex than the language one speaks or the location one lives in, and that the merging of said cultures enriches all parties involved if conflict is actively avoided.
