Whistle, 2024
Susanne Kramer  

Painting : embroidery · 38 x 38 x 1 cm 15 x 15 x 0.4 inch · Ready to hang

€900 900 €
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Shipped from: Germany

Delivery to: France , € 95

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Type

Painting : Unique artwork

Condition

Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang

Authenticity

Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist

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Signature

Hand-signed by artist

Technique & Support

embroidery on glass

Dimensions ( cminch )

38 x 38 x 1 cm 15 x 15 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth

Artwork dimensions including frame

40 x 40 x 5 cm 15.7 x 15.7 x 2 inch

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Description

A delicate tension defines this portrait. The artist uses embroidery, framed between two glass sheets, to explore the human visage. Thin black threads trace the contours of a face with surgical precision. Each line acts as a boundary and a bridge. The yarn creates a tactile topography across the white void. 

The subject gazes forward with a quiet intensity. A heavy fringe of thread frames the eyes, mimicking the flow of hair. These rhythmic strokes add a sense of movement and fragility. The lips are defined by dense, intersecting lines that suggest a suppressed emotion. 

The technique transforms traditional textile art into a contemporary graphic study. By integrating embroidery into the composition, the artwork gains a three-dimensional quality. The contrast between the stark background and the intricate needlework emphasizes the vulnerability of the figure. This piece reflects a mastery of material and a deep understanding of linear expression. The final result is a hauntingly precise exploration of identity and presence.

Susanne Kramer, Whistle
Germany  • 1967

Presentation

Susanne Kramer, born in 1967 in Hanover, Germany, lives and works in East Westphalia-Lippe. She studied Textile Design at the University of Applied Sciences for Art and Design in Hanover from 1992 to 1996, and continued her studies at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague in 1996.

Since 1997, she has worked as a designer and graphic artist in the fashion industry. In 2005, she began working as a freelance artist and designer. Since 2019, she has been passionately dedicated to working with yarn, which has become a central element of her artistic practice.

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