Thread, Wool and Faces represents the artists’ expression through various textile techniques with the intention of reaching the same end – the creation of desired characters. All the pieces look at the viewer and open the possibility of seeing their expressions. The artists create surreal identities, influenced by popular pagan traditions and inspired by the distortion of the typical human body. With embroidered masks and tapestries, the authors seek to change the established canons of beauty. Such pieces of art can be understood as contemporary folklore.
Photo: Maša Pirc / BIEN
Twee Muizen are Denís and Cris. Denís studied fine arts and Cris fashion design. The project was initiated in Amsterdam in 2010 and was named after the Dutch words for “two mice”. Both Denís and Cris hail from Galicia and grew up in small villages near Santiago de Compostela, where they were surrounded by mountains, animals, and nature. This influence is reflected in their work, which often features a surrealistic aura and aesthetic. They currently reside and work in Barcelona, spending most of their time in their workshop creating personal projects or fulfilling requests from clients. Their workshop also includes a small gallery area where they showcase their latest embroidered masks, tapestries, paintings, and illustrations.
