Agnes Hansella Turns to Macramé After Hearing Fatigue, Prepares Solo Show
Indonesian artist Agnes Hansella, born on Borneo Island and based in Jakarta, transitioned from sound design to macramé in 2017 after experiencing hearing fatigue. Her practice now centers on knotting, using materials like speaker cables, aluminum wire, and industrial ropes to create sculptures that explore contrasts between natural and synthetic. A key work, "In Bloom," made from speaker cables and aluminum wire, marks her first all-knotted sculpture. She is preparing for a solo exhibition in September 2026, her most ambitious project to date. Her work reflects themes of time, patience, and organic growth, inspired by observing nature without human interference.
Key facts
- Agnes Hansella is an Indonesian artist born on Borneo Island and based in Jakarta.
- She shifted from sound design to macramé in 2017 after hearing fatigue.
- Her work uses materials like speaker cables, aluminum wire, and industrial ropes.
- "In Bloom" is a sculpture made entirely from knotted speaker cables and aluminum wire.
- She is preparing for a solo exhibition in September 2026.
- Her practice emphasizes patience, presence, and the contrast between natural and synthetic.
- She draws inspiration from natural processes in environments without human presence.
- Her background in film and sound design influences her tactile work.
Entities
Artists
- Agnes Hansella
Institutions
- AATONAU
Locations
- Borneo Island
- Indonesia
- Jakarta
Sources
- AATONAU —