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Franziska Windolf

For Monument’s Sake!

A Patchwork Approach to Monuments

This work explores the concept of a "patchwork" as an alternative approach to traditional monuments in public and digital spaces. The term "patchwork," historically associated with domestic textiles, is reinterpreted as a combination of "fragment" and "action." The iconic British imperial statues, "Albert Memorial" and "Physical Strength," located near the Royal College of Art in Hyde Park, serve as subjects for reinterpretation. The imposing and problematic figures transform into substitute creations through a collaborative process involving the artists Alexa Chow, Lilac Emanuel, Leonid Hrytsak, Sofia Sanchez, and Franziska Windolf.

Within the exhibition setting, the collaborating artists assume the roles of Walking Monuments. They extend the installation by wearing patchworked printed garments and conversing casually with visitors. See some notes by the visitors below.


For Monument’s Sake!
2022
In collaboration with Alexa Chow | Lilac Emanuel | Leonid Hrytsak | Sofia Sanchez
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There are many called XXX. 2022. Digital collage developed from installation in collaboration with Amelia Cullen (hand-modeled wax figures, rolling pin). Variable dimensions. Image: Franziska Windolf.
Portable Albert Flounder. 2022. Textile, print on textile, reclaimed leather jacket, thread, rod. 176 x 117 cm. Photo: Franziska Windolf.
Revisiting Little Albert. Textile, print on textile, thread, cardboard, foam clay, metal string. 176 x 117 x 5 cm. Hyde Park, London, 2022. Photo: Leonid Hrytsak.
Leonoracle. 2022. Gold plated bronze. 13 x 8 x 5,5 cm. In collaboration with Leonid Hrytsak. 
Shawl 1&2. 2021. Digital collage. Variable dimensions. Image source: www.wattsgallery.org.uk.
For Monument's Sake! 2022. Fabric, print on fabric, thread, cardboard, foam clay, wood, metal, metal strings, reclaimed rack on wheels. 4,80 x 4,00 x 3,70 m.
Walking Monument. 2022. Performer: Alexa Chow. Garment by Franziska Windolf and Alexa Chow. Variable Dimensions.


Exhibited at Royal College of Art, Battersea, London, as part of RCA2022 Graduation show 23. – 28.09.2022


Supported by Gilbert Bayes RCA Award 2022


Installation shots: Gabriel Mansfield, Leonid Hrytsak 


Title: There are many called XXX. Material: digital collage developed from installation together with Amelia Cullen (hand-modeled wax figures, rolling pin). Size: variable. 2022. Image: Franziska Windolf. Title: Portable Albert Flounder. Material: textile, print on textile, thread, reclaimed leather jacket, rod. Size: 176x117cm. 2022. Photograph: Franziska Windolf. Title: Revisiting Little Albert. Material: print on textile, thread, cardboard, foam clay, metal string. Size: 176x117x5cm. Hyde Park, London, 2022. Photograph: Leonid Hrytsak. Title: Leonoracle. Material: gold plated bronze. Size: 13x8x5,5cm. 2022. Together with Leonid Hrytsak. 2022. Photograph: Gabriel Mansfield. Title: Shawl 1&2. Material: digital collage. Size: variable. Image source: www.wattsgallery.org.uk. 2021. Performer: Alexa Chow (Walking Monument). Garment by Franziska Windolf and Alexa Chow. 2022. Photograph: Gabriel Mansfield. Installation view For Monument's Sake! Material: fabric, print on fabric, thread, cardboard, foam clay, wood, metal, metal strings, reclaimed rack on wheels. Size: 4,80x4,00x3,70 m. RCA Graduate Show, London. 2022. Photograph: Gabriel Mansfield.


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