Lisa Fält
Lisa Fält is an artist living and working in Sweden. Her work stems from an interest in how things play a vital role in the creation of selves and how we make sense of our past, present and future, through material things. Creating works that range from body related objects to sculptural installations illuminating the ordinary and the overlooked. The artistic process, the craftsmanship and the handling of materials often become a repairing act, revealing our questions of value.
What was the inspiration for your Steinbeisser pieces?
For me the spoon symbolizes caring and sharing, both important cornerstones for this work. With this in mind I made plates that demanded interaction, coordination and being present. To create an ultra-sensory food experience I wanted to involve more than hands and mouths. I made plates that call for collaboration, the intimate act of feeding each other. The spoon necklaces are meant to connect your whole body to the table.
Describe your work in 3 words!
Elevating the ordinary!
What kind of materials do you use and where do you get them from?
I repurposed spoons. A few of them were given to me and the rest I scoured at the various Stockholm flea markets. The connecting material are brass rods I found in my workshop and aluminium rivets.
Which conscious lifestyle choices are you making and are you considering any new ones?
Unnecessary consumption by choice and necessity. For example, my home is mostly furnished with hand made, found, donated and second hand furnitures and ornaments. Furthermore I want to travel more by train, I really like that way of traveling, exploring while transporting myself to a new place.
What have you rebelled against in the past and what are you rebelling against now?
I react against narrow minded thoughts, teachings and norms in our society. In my work I often find myself challenging preconceived ideas of craftsmanship and the close connection to perfection and preciousness. I work with all kinds of materials mostly existing things that were leftover, found or thrown away. In a society where consumerism is the number one tool to create identity and meaning, craft can become a powerful medium to investigate our everyday life. Making, repairing and D.I.Y are rebellious acts too.