Franziska Warzog

“I perceive art as an attempt to condense and preserve what one has experienced out of
a deep feeling of contact. Perhaps art is an attempt at recreation.” – Franziska Warzog

In Conversation

The Playful Connection of Colors and Meanings

Discover the colorful and organic world of artist Franziska Warzog as she crafts playful and erotic sculptures using textile materials. Dive into her unique creations that are reminiscent of cult objects but hold their own free meaning.

1. Briefly describe the work you do.

I create textile sculptures mainly out of used fabrics that are stuffed with filling material. I also prefer materials such as wire, wooden beads, acrylic paints, and various yarns.

2. What or who inspires your work and how has that influenced both your work and your identity as an artist?

I received my most important inspirations as a small child: There was a collection of tribal masks that dominated my parents’ living room, as well as some sculptures by Dutch artist Jaap Wagemaker. Gerrit Rietveld’s geometrically structured furniture, books on tribal art, and painting also left important impressions.

3. Making Art traditionally carry cultural, historical, or personal narratives. How do you incorporate these narratives in your contemporary pieces?

I create my sculptures as a mixture of the art of numerous European artists under the influence of tribal art, such as that of the cubists, to give just one example, and skills acquired by traditionally female activities such as tailoring, knitting and embroidery to create haptic textiles.

4. Do you aim for a particular emotional or sensory experience in audience interaction with your pieces, considering that textiles or mixed media artworks can evoke a tactile response?

My sculptures can easily be worn and presented on the body, but they are not actually designed for that purpose. However, I am happy, when viewers want to touch my sculptures because of their haptic effect.

5. Given that textiles and mixed media often generate residuals, how do you specifically approach sustainability and work to minimize environmental impact in your artistic practice?

I mainly use natural materials that decompose easily. Many seams are done by hand. By primarily using old materials, I give them a second, sometimes even a third life.

6. Get inspired!

INSTAGRAM: @franziska_wzg
WEBSITE: franziska-warzog.de

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INTHEARTS Magazine #2

Editor: Rodrigo Franzao

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Portrait, 8.5×11 in (22×28 cm)
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ISBN: 979-8-88-136387-1

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