The diversity of the herb garden is an endless inspiration. It manifests itself in organic structures that fill geometric frames. Soft yarn, hard concrete and rough horn husking evoke a range of sensations when touched. The building features of weaving structures are made from a variety of materials, such as weaving yarn, jersey scraps, and corn husking, combined with reinforcing materials. These include concrete, silicone, Mekol - wood glue, rope and wire.
The starting point for the idea is the author’s herb garden, which contains everything from mint, lemon balm and sage to lavender, anise and calendula. Each herb has a different look, smell, color and texture. Many metal squares, representing individual plantings with herbs, are filled with pieces of textile woven on hand looms. The author invited a member of the local association of rural women Tavžentroža, Marija Žefran, who makes many products from corn husking, to collaborate in the project. She added a touch of natural to the set of structures.
Katarina Rus creates in the field of textile art. He is completing a master’s degree in textile and clothing design at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering in Ljubljana. It focuses on creating by weaving on hand looms. She has participated in several group exhibitions and projects. Its products allow for interactivity and, above all, physical contact.
Thanks to: Društvo podeželskih žena Tavžentroža, Marija Žefran, Bojan Rus
Photography: Maša Pirc / BIEN 2021
