Maeduep: An aubergine #2. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense, 2023

WKND Lab  

This artwork is a striking example of modern textile art, showcasing a complex, symmetrically arranged knot design crafted from thick, white rope. The intricate knotting creates a sense of movement and depth, drawing the viewer's eye to the elegant intertwining patterns. A golden accent at the center adds a touch of contrast and sophistication, enhancing the visual appeal. The texture of the rope is robust yet soft, inviting tactile curiosity and offering a harmonious blend of ruggedness and delicacy. Its vertical orientation and tapered end suggest both strength and fluidity, embodying a balance between natural materials and artistic expression. This piece serves as a compelling exploration of form and structure, elevating a simple material into a work of art filled with symbolism and aesthetic allure.

Maeduep: An aubergine #2, 2023 by WKND Lab. From the series Tying Wishes . Cotton rope, brass . Color: Ivory, gold . Usage: Candle sconce / Backflow Incense Burner 

A candle sconce constructed with cotton rope, viscose casing, and brass. The brass part is made by a metal turning master who worked as a technician for more than 45 years. The rope is developed especially for the piece by WKND Lab. The meaning behind it follows the same as an aubergine knot- making method. Traditionally, people associated an aubergine with babies because of the roundness and cuteness of the vegetable, which turned into a meaning of wishing the receiver a happy baby and a wonderful family.