Paper work

The building blocks for Paperwork began within an earlier project as Frederik Gustav explored ideas of tension and suspension. Somewhat by accident they discovered that weighted thread naturally began to spin and intertwine with one another, providing two parallel lines with the clamping ability to fasten relatively light objects, such as paper. The humble nature of the exposed system brings with it a sense of value to the everyday piece of paper, exploiting its level of opacity and textural beauty once illuminated. The ability of the system to grow allows a natural flexibility that creates a wider relationship to spatial environments. During the development of the project the duo shifted in scale from their smaller studio space to the open production hall of The Factory for Art and Design on the island of Amager. The fact that the final installation sits within these two extremes of scale highlights the ability of Paperwork to be utilised as a method of constructing spatial installations that can be continuously reshaped, modified and scaled. Working with simple, everyday materials, the thin construction creates a weightlessness to the overall composition – eliciting a sense of wonder and intrigue within the audience as they interact with the piece. Text by Nikolai Kotlarczyk

Year
2022

Material
Paper, thread, steel

Exhibition
Mindcraft projects 2022