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THE OPEN DOOR
October 6 @ 2:00 PM - October 17 @ 6:00 PM
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THE OPEN DOOR is a collaborative exhibition about belonging and displacement across time and space by Aude Hérail Jäger and Tisna Westerhof. The project evolved from conversations during the 2020 pandemic when the two artists started exchanging thoughts and creative ideas about notions of home, the significance of childhood memories and family ties, especially during separation.
The result is a collection of intimate works based on personal experience interlaced with critical observations of contemporary life, particularly the role of women in society both past and present, expressed in works on paper, textiles, and sculpture.
An integral part of the project is the Women’s Quilt of Pride, a collaborative piece of textile art created in workshops with members of the local communities in France and London. Participants were invited to dedicate a textile square to an inspirational woman, family member, friend, or public figure. The experience of personal expression through an ancient craft formed a cathartic bond between the participants, while the resulting quilts served as testaments of togetherness and hope.
First shown in the vast vaults of a former vineyard in rural France this Spring, the exhibition has been adapted to the urban setting of a converted motorbike garage. For the London iteration, the artists have worked closely with members of The Feminist Library, who will present a selection of their large archive collection of feminist literature to complement the displays.
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