Voices of kurimanzutto Rirkrit Tiravanija & Bárbara Sánchez-Kane
Jul 30, 2024
Bárbara Sánchez-Kane, a dynamic fashion designer and artist, boldly challenges Mexican gender norms through her innovative work in performance and sculpture. In this conversation, she discusses her unique blend of fashion and art while reflecting on how her creations evolve with viewer interaction. She shares insights on confronting machismo, the emotional power of her exhibitions, and the playful humor found in everyday objects. Together with Rirkrit Tiravanija, they explore how art transforms spaces and the significance of wearability versus display in contemporary practice.
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Works Change After Exhibition
- Bárbara treats shows as ongoing conversations where sculptures change meaning after people interact with them.
- She says the work stops being 'hers' once exhibited and continues to evolve with visitors and time.
Treat Shows Like Collections
- Approach creation like a collection and allow failure as part of the process.
- Use large-scale risk to learn what to keep and what to change in your practice.
Engineering To Fashion To Sculptures
- Bárbara studied engineering then fashion in Florence and uses pattern-making like engineering in her sculptures.
- She describes the 'two for one' idea where pieces can contract and expand by pulling strings between belts.