Art Made of Blankets Edit
Conny Kuilboer's Sculptures

How can old blankets become great, timeless art? It’s a thought that never really occupied my mind until I found the work of European artist Conny Kuilboer who uses felting techniques in his art.

It brings me sheer joy to see the cuddly (?) TV’s, the red hot hart and the shower that can be used with clothes on.

“Nowadays, individualism is the standard,” Kuilboer says of her art. 

“I research the resemblance that connect all of us, but without the intention to communicate this in an unambiguous manner. I translate this research in objects and (temporal) installations in which the application of the chosen material plays an significant role.”

Why her cushy choice of medium? “Blankets protect and give warmth,” she explains. “They suggest comfort but are really oppressive, irritating and often a fire hazard.”

She adds, “Blankets have a rough texture which forces me to stylize my language of image, therefore a continuous interaction arises within the searching and finding of the own form.”

I feel like I’ve known about this work for years, even though I’ve only just now discovered her. Bravo miss Kuilboer!