JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tarmo Thorström: A forward-thinking lace artist.

  • Published In: Craft Research, 2023, v. 14, n. 2. P. 297 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sintonen, Sara; Snellman, Mikko 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on Finnish lace artist Tarmo Thorström's innovative approach to bobbin lace, which he conceptualizes philosophically as defined by absence or "holes" rather than presence. Based in Rauma, Finland—a city renowned for its bobbin lace tradition—Thorström integrates craft, teaching, research, and sustainability by repurposing discarded materials and experimenting with unconventional media. His work transcends traditional lace-making, engaging with themes such as cultural heritage, new materialism, and human-nature relations, while also fostering pedagogical development and international collaborations. Thorström's practice exemplifies how lace can serve as a medium for artistic expression and philosophical inquiry, bridging historical craft with contemporary art and ecological consciousness.

Additional Information

  • Source:Craft Research. 2023/09, Vol. 14, Issue 2, p297
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2040-4689
  • DOI:10.1386/crre_00111_1
  • Accession Number:173887841
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