Hanne Matthiesen ~ Denmark

Lille Stofbog / Little Book of Textiles
By Hanne Matthiesen
Malling, Denmark: Hanne Matthiesen, 2002. Edition of 12.

3 x 4.5"; 9 leaves. Recycled cereal box, pieces of cloth used or worn by the artist, and paint. Pages are light cardboard from cereal boxes, cut to size and painted. Pages glued with carpenter's glue, then spine covered in cloth. Text in Danish.

Hanne Matthiesen: "A female 'biography' told through various pieces of fabric representing the basic rhythms and routines of daily life…."

Karkluden = dishcloth
viskestykket = tea towel
forklædet = apron
lagnet = sheet
bleen = diaper
fødselsdagsdugen = birthday tablecloth
sommerkjolen = summer dress
malerskjorten = painter's shirt

$300