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'Boa' lace neckpiece by Silvia Fedorova

'Boa' lace neckpiece by Silvia Fedorova

Object No. 2002/85/2

"Boa" was a finalist in the 2001 International Lace for Fashion Award but was excluded from the judging because, although it uses a traditional bobbin lace technique, the fabric itself has no spaces. Its role in the exhibition was to draw attention to the fact that it is the spaces in the fabric which make it lace, not the technique. Fedorova is a very important artist from a part of Europe which has valued and encouraged contemporary lace practice for almost a hundred years. Early last century in Eastern Europe, particularly Czechoslovakia, traditional bobbin lacemakers were encouraged to re-develop their skills as a means of self-expression. They began with wall panels which drew on folk legends and pictorial subjects and progressed to abstract wall panels and three-dimensional sculptural pieces. By degrees their work transcended the traditional techniques to become as valid a medium of artistic expression as any other. The entries from the Czech republic and Slovakia are particularly inspiring. They show the kind of innovation, seen in their art lace for almost a century, now returned to fashion. It is particularly noteworthy that students at such a prestigious institution as the Academy of Art, Architecture and Design are still encouraged to use and develop the contemporary expression of traditional lacemaking skills.

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Summary

Object Statement

Neckpiece, 'Boa', bobbin lace / copper / plastic, by Silvia Fedorova, Slovakia, 2000-2001

Physical Description

Neckpiece, 'Boa', bobbin lace/ copper wire/ plastic, Silvia Fedorova, Slovakia, 2000 - 2001 "Boa" is a neckpiece made up of a series of small solid curved shapes, each with a long fringe of crumpled grey plastic passive strips. Solid simple cloth stitch is used throughout with the copper wire as workers and the plastic strips as passives.

DIMENSIONS

Height

80 mm

Width

305 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

The neckpiece was designed by Silvia Fedorova The neckpiece was made by Silvia Fedorova

HISTORY

Notes

The headpiece was a finalist in the 2001 Lace for Fashion Award at the Powerhouse Museum.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Purchased 2002

Acquisition Date

19 August 2002

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