Threadbare: Porcelain & Thread Artworks by Helena Hafemann

Fadenschein, which translates to “Threadbare” in English, is a captivating series of artworks by German artist Helena Hafemann. This exquisite collection merges the fragility of porcelain with the tensile strength of thread, creating a paradoxical interplay that is stunning and metaphorical.

The inception of “Fadenschein” in 2016 marked a poignant moment in Hafemann’s career, born out of the loss of a cherished porcelain saucer, which shattered as she was unloading the dishwasher. Rather than discarding the remnants of this beloved object, Helena embarked on a journey of reclamation and rebirth. She meticulously pieced together the fragments, not to restore the saucer to its original form, but to transcend it. By employing delicate threads to connect these broken pieces, she created an entirely new object, one that acknowledged the saucer’s past while propelling it into a new dimension of aesthetic and emotional significance.

The threads that stretch between the porcelain fragments symbolize the bonds that hold us together, even in the face of fragmentation. Together, these materials tell a story of loss, transformation and redemption, capturing moments of dissolution and freezing them in time.

To learn more about Helena and discover more of her intriguing pieces, be sure to visit her website.

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