Louisiana Channel Film Explores Urgency of Textile Art

Louisiana Channel released a new film titled "7 Artists on Soft Sculptures" that examines the enduring relevance of fiber art in the digital age. The film features Sheila Hicks, who states "We live with so many hard things, that we're crying for softness." Nick Cave discusses incorporating found plastics, toys, metals, and fringe into elaborate suits that mask identity. Icelandic artist Shoplifter shares her obsession with brightly dyed synthetic hair transformed into immersive installations. Kaarina Kaikkonen reveals a personal motivation for using used clothing in large-scale installations: after her father's death when she was 14, she wore his clothes to feel his presence. The film also includes Ernesto Neto. Louisiana Channel hosts a collection of videos featuring artists, writers, and designers, with earlier studio visits available on Vimeo.