From the waste threads left over from industrial knitting, the author created several beads that hold their shape and strength with the help of latex and symbolize life. The cut beads are interconnected by hand seams and form round embossed surfaces.
Circle, shape without beginning and without end. Timeless, unstoppable in motion. An expression of the harmony of life. Just as water circulates in nature, our lives take place in a circle. What all needs to happen for us to finally close the spending cycle as well? Raw materials are the basis for the production of products that lose their usefulness over time. However, their lifespan should not end at this point. With reuse and recycling, they can gain new meaning and the circle would be closed. Residues of raw materials can also take on a new meaning. The author used the waste threads left over from industrial knitting to make beads that symbolize life and our planets. Each of them represents a complete whole, but at the same time they are in a relationship with each other. Every man carries stories with them, so the balls are cut. This is how you see content that represents moments, and these create stories. The beads are reinforced with latex to retain shape and strength, just as life strengthens us. From the cut beads, the author created round embossed surfaces that have several uses: they can be chair cushions, rugs, armrests and backs, or simple wall decoration. The relief creates a massage effect, which relaxes us and prepares us for a new / old circle.
Nina Glavič completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering in Ljubljana. A successful degree encouraged her to continue her studies, this time with a full focus on textile design in the field of knitting.
Photography: Maša Pirc/BIEN 2021
