Oh my word. This stunning fiber based installation was one of my favorite things at the Venice Biennale this past summer, and yes, it probably has something to do with my current obsession with pom poms. Granted, these are not pom poms at all. They are “pigmented acrylic fibre” wrangled into large soft orbs with some kind of synthetic netting! This gorgeous piece {that you were NOT allowed to jump on even if you really wanted to} was part of the “Color Pavilion” at the Arsenale, and is the work of American-born, Paris based artist Sheila Hicks. Watch the video above to see Sheila talking about this piece… so beautiful on so many levels.
ps. a bit of proof, basically to remind myself that I really was there – because sometimes it feels more like a crazy dream.
OMG — My colours, my stuff…… ♥ ♥ ♥
many ♡ ly greetings sent by
Sabine from WO(rms) in Germany
So incredible ! Imagine throwing yourself into that beautiful bunch of colour and texture.
no patti! that’s not ALLOWED!!! (i really wanted to, but there’s an alarm that goes off if you get too close) 😉
Holy smokes. I didn’t realize they were so HUGE! I’m glad you included a photo of yourself for scale. I wonder how heavy they were?
i like the old building with the new vibrantly colorful puffs
i like all the bright colors in the cracks like a secret pushing through from the past!
This is such a captivating piece! Seeing the vibrant colors and textures makes me think about how fiber art can truly transform a space. The way Sheila Hicks manipulates the acrylic fibre into these massive orbs is incredible. It almost reminds me of a whimsical dream, like something you’d see in a children’s book. It sparks imagination, maybe even inspiring someone to build their own miniature version of this piece – perhaps even an Eggy Car inspired one! Thanks for sharing!
Sheila Hicks’ fiber art at the Venice Biennale captivated me. It fueled my pom-pom fascination, though these are acrylic orbs held by netting. The “Color Pavilion” piece, by Sheila Hicks, was visually arresting. Sadly, jumping on it was forbidden. The experience felt dreamlike, like navigating a complex level in Slope Game. Seeing Hicks discuss it deepened my appreciation. Remembering being there feels almost unreal.
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