Irene Thorsrud Eik – 2026

Country: Norway

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Artwork One 

Title: Uro 

Materials and Techniques: Merino wool/wool yarn, Margilan silk, cotton scrim and porcelain (porcelain elements by Ruth Sissel Foss)

Inspiration: The passing of time often changes our view on previous work. "Uro" consists of individual elements saved from an earlier demounted collaboration project. In January 2026, we reused the elements to build this installation on site in a gallery exhibition. The work reflects our uneasiness to the fragmented, challenging and disturbing realities of today. 

Artwork Two 

Title:  Skagerak

Materials and Techniques:  Hand dyed silk and merino wool

Inspiration: Dedicated time was essential to complete the work “Skagerak”, made with approximately 930 individually made circles on a hand dyed silk backing. The whole process required patience and time - dyeing the materials, making and moving the circles around, and finally the very careful felting process to make sure everything stayed in place.