Carolina Sardal Jerhov

Conchophilia – A mythology of womanhood explored through knitted body sculptures

Year 2023

Conchophilia tells a story where each piece is a point in the lifespan of shells and humans, drawing parallels between the individual growth cycles and establishing meeting points through body characteristics and social symbolism. This makes the textiles not only an extension of the body with transcribed feelings and personalities but also a representation of it. The mythology of maiden-mother-crone is aligned with seashell growth cycle, creating a conceptual dialogue between the two. This creates a dynamic storytelling within the research which informs the behaviour and look of the individual pieces.