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Nad-Ned*: Crochet Passages explores the intricate interplay between materials, movement, and time. Crochet, with its interwoven threads, symbolizes the connection between past and present, tradition and innovation. The material personifies the site, whether in a built environment or the desert, reflecting the ever-shifting landscapes of our lives and serving as a reminder that challenges are ever-present yet perspectives are in flux. The somatic movements experienced by viewers mirror the gentle sway of swings. Through this tapestry of crochet sculptural swings, shifting environments, and embodied experiences, Nad-Ned provides a space to reflect on life’s transitions and serves as a reminder of the hope embedded in repair and renewal. Nad-Ned captures the ebb and flow of our emotional journeys, embodying the passage of time and the cycles of joys and tribulations.

“As an artist with a background in fashion design, my medium of choice—yarn, buttons, and threads—transforms the conventional into the captivating. I craft swings that transcend their functional purpose, evolving into lively, metaphorical textile canvases. The lobby of the Textile Building, surrounded by numerous textile vendors, offers the perfect backdrop for my creations, seamlessly complementing the vibrant textures and colors of my work. I am thrilled to showcase my unique blend of art in this prestigious space, where my swings will add dynamic elegance and a sense of healing to the surroundings.

In Nad-Ned*, I invite you to explore a journey of introspection and inspiration. Through a tapestry of colors and textures, may you resonate with your own experiences and emerge with a renewed sense of hope and possibility. Just as a swing reaches its apex after each descent, life too offers the promise of renewal and ascent.”

*The song "Nad Ned" ("נד נד" in Hebrew) is a well-known Hebrew children's song depicting the rhythmic motion of a swing and of life