Mural created for the “He(ART)4all” festival, Arts Urbains Laon.
The wall was unusual because the artist painted on the windows of an old cable car station (Poma2000). She painted French lace from the turn of the 18th and 19th century, made in the bobbin lace technique.
NeSpoon: "I create on the border of urban art, painting and traditional ceramics. Lace patterns became my signature style.
It’s easiest to treat what I do as decorative art. All my works inspired by the art of lace making are a search for the simplest codes of beauty and harmony. Symmetrical lace patterns have a mesmerizing character, they come from the world of nature, they are everywhere around us, in the calyxes of flowers, skeletons of sea creatures, snowflakes, in patterns painted by frost on windows. They are universal and recognizable all over the world, in all cultures. They are often associated with family home, childhood, security, good old times. I believe that my works based on lace motifs emit good energy, people just like them and smile when they see them.
On another level, my work can be perceived as a symbol of connection between people and cultures. Intertwining threads with ceramic objects or real laces are an excellent metaphor for social relations. My art also has a distinct female aspect. The lace making was (and still is) cultivated almost exclusively by women and identified with femininity. Until recently, women’s lace circles were an important element of everyday life. Women working together talked about everyday problems, shared their joys and worries, and supported each other. To this day, the connection between lace and femininity is visible in my social media – almost 80% of my followers identify as women."
Note: Inside the building you can find an installation by the artist, where she used laces made by Alina Krupa.
Date created | 2025-07-15T22:00:00.000Z |
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Festival | He(ART)4all, Arts Urbains Laon |
Camera used | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
Artist nationality | Poland |
Artwork subject | Lace |
Surface type | Window |
Building | Cable car station |
Marker type | artwork |
City | Laon |
Country | France |