Before there was a name for our artist-in-residence program we welcomed artist Trygve Luktvasslimo to utilize the space in order to realize a monumental project of his. Trygve Luktvasslimo is a Norwegian artist currently based in Lisbon where he is a resident at The Barber Shop. His work is inspired by the relationship between the metaphysics of the domestic sphere and religious processes along with traditional beliefs, associating social phenomena with the mythic qualities of pop culture and religion.
Luktvasslimo received his MFA in 2006 from the Malmö Art Academy. Luktvasslimo has presented his work in rum46, HAU1, Nikolaj Kunsthal, Galleri Signal, and ps122. He has participated in curated group exhibitions at Henie Onstad Art Centre, Tromsø Kunstforening, and Nordnorsk kunstnersenter. In 2013 Luktvasslimo released his first book Primitive rim(Primitive Rhymes). For further information please visit: www.trygveluktvasslimo.com
Title: Ice Without Water
Artist: Trygve Lukvasslimo
Medium: Various synthetic fabrics: polar fleece, neoprene, polyester, gore-tex, kevlar, nylon, etc. All are used in protection and survival attire and equipment
Dimensions: 300 cm x 460 cm
Year: 2011
Description: A production shot of this massive woven tapestry. The piece’s production required the entire width and length of the chapel.
