Åsa Jungnelius
Sporting a boyish haircut which perfectly accentuates her femininity, Åsa Jungnelius, one of a rare breed of female glassblowers, has a habit of masterfully exploring issues of gender and social image. Her creations are unmistakable among a thousand others: XXL lipstick, golden vagina, pink tinted amphora covered with rabbit skin… Her credo, glass expresses opinion.
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(Text: Sandra de Vivies / Video: ‘Sugar Dandy’ shortfilms – Kosta Boda / Image: ‘Barbiedoo’)
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