canvas of memories 

Visible darning, 2 pairs of socks 

Vienna, 2023

Canvas of memories breathes new life into a pair of old bootee socks handmade by a friend's deceased grandmother. These wornand threadbare socks are transformed into a testament to the love and care that went into their original creation.

Through the art of visible mending, each stitch became a symbol of the memories and emotions attached to the socks. The patchiness and frayed edges of the socks are embraced, adding character and depth to the final piece.

As the mending progressed the socks became a canvas where each stitch tells a story of the past, present, and future. The textures and colors of the thread create a patchwork of memories, a tribute to the grandmother's skill and creativity.

The process is a celebration of the beauty inimperfection and a reminder of the value ofhandmade objects. It is a way to preservethe memories of the past while creating something new and meaningful.

In the memory of Nina with thehelp of her granddaughter  Evgenia...