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As part of the Ties that Bind Biennale, State of Fashion has invited Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem (FDFA) to organise an Open Call for Arnhem-based makers.
5 Arnhem-related makers
Hankyul Jeong together with HongKai Li and Jiwoo Lee, Collectief Raven, Batuhan Demir together with Ülkühan Akgül, Sophie Roumans and Bas Kosters will reflect on the theme of this biennale with new work. Especially for this part, an exhibition will be set up in Rozet Arnhem, which will be on view free of charge from May 17 to June 30, 2024.
Open Call
From October 2023, Arnhem-related makers could apply for the Open Call. They were asked for a plan in which makers described their idea for an installation/presentation/performance around the theme of the biennale. The selection committee, consisting of Mode Partners 025, ArtEZ, Rijn IJssel, Rozet and the curators and organisation of State of Fashion 2024 and FDFA, has been considering the 24 applications over the past few weeks.
Meet the Makers
Hankyul Joeng, HongKai Li and Jiwoo Lee
Hankyul Jeong is known for her experiments with food combined with interactive, audience-engaging installations. She enlisted her ArtEZ colleagues HongKai Li and Jiwoo Lee for this project. The three artists are exploring the use of food in fashion: “Just like with food, you can express your personality through clothing. Both are culturally and individually determined. The diversity in food and fashion culture is central to our project.”
Collectief Raven
“In mythology, ravens are seen as messengers between different worlds. Our eponymous collective works at the intersection of art and the social domain. We aim to convey stories that are rarely heard or acknowledged. Stories from people who have been placed on the sidelines of society, either temporarily or for an extended period.
Batuhan Demir & Ülkühan Akgül
Ülkuhan Akgül and Batuhan Demir are a design duo, both from a Turkish immigrant family. They weave stories that transcend the ordinary. With a flair for drama and a dedication to pushing boundaries, they breathe life into stories of remarkable individuals through their bold visual expressions.
Sophie Roumans
“My installation illustrates the connection between our lives, the world, and its inhabitants. It emphasises how our choices have consequences for people worldwide. I want to show that behind our everyday actions, such as a trip to the supermarket, there are hidden impactful and political consequences.”
Bas Kosters
“In 2015, my father passed away after a brief illness. Right after that, I made a colourful tapestry from his clothing. I wanted to capture his life in textile. While working on it, I realised that an artwork about someone is about much more than just that one person. It taught me a lot, not only about my bond with him but also about what it means to be human and how one can develop as a person. The process of making the tapestry brought me closer to my father.”