New urban

Optical fibre is a symbol of the rapid evolution of techniques and technology, while weaving by hand lends a human touch. The use of discarded oxidized copper sheeting in the sculptural forms and structures of the works provides the patina of time and a contrast to optical fibres in terms of material. There is an encounter of elements, old and new, touched by the hand and time. In some of the works, linen is woven among the fibres, thus underlining the union of technology and nature. The importance of handicraft will never decline, although light moves at its own speed in the new fibre. Maija Lavonen, August 2009 NEW URBAN – Works in Optical Fibre by Maija Lavonen until September 27, 2009 Design Museum, Helsinki