The lecture expands on the artist’s exhibition “Two Quilts” at Galleri Kronborg, on view from September 1–14.
“Two Quilts” is inspired by the landscape of Rundemanen. Lichens, moss, and fungi were found in the area and used throughout different dyeing methods to color fabrics and textiles. In an apparent green landscape, lichens can be found that produce red and purple color tones. The exhibition “Two Quilts” presents a textile work dyed with knappskjold, hints of brunt fargelav and other color-samples of different plant materials.
The artist’s work with fabric dyeing was initiated in 2019 by a stay on the Lista peninsula in Southern Norway with the local Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association. Since then, Åtland has continued to work with plant materials. For the work in the exhibition, Åtland has treated the fabrics with several repetitions of natural dye. Thereafter, the canvas was torn into squares and sewn back together to form a patchwork.
One quilt will be presented at Galleri Kronborg and the other one in the city center.
Ingeborg Katie Åtland is a Bergen-based architect, educated at the Bergen School of Architecture, AHO – Oslo and FAU –Brazil. She runs a small architecture- and interdisciplinary art practice encompassing scenography, crafts, projections, textiles, and writing. Recent and upcoming exhibitions include Studio K and TOU Scene in Stavanger, Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne, and Galleri Kronborg in Bergen.
The lecture is held at Knut Knaus Auditorium, Møllendalsveien 61. The location has step free access. The lecture is held in English and is free and open to all.
Monday Lectures is a public platform combining invited guest lecturers and professors and researchers at the faculty at KMD. Monday Lectures aim to create a diverse programme of lectures exploring a wide range of disciplines and research topics. Lectures typically take place on Mondays at 10:00 at the Knut Knaus Auditorium and are free and open to all.
Photo credits: Ingeborg Katie Åtland.