HUG STATION SERIES
“Hug Station” is more than just art; it’s a moving journey through emotions, depicted by the act of hugging, or “Hugs.” This installation goes beyond blankets and sleeves; it serves as a gateway to our deepest feelings. Each Hug Station represents a specific emotion, mirroring the range we experience during moments of mental disconnection or life’s challenges. From the turbulent sea of angst to the gentle shores of tenderness, the full spectrum is portrayed.
What sets this artwork apart is its interactivity. I have creatively explored these emotions, enabling viewers to step into the experience. Particularly relevant in the challenging times of COVID, “Hug Station” has become a valuable tool for mental health. It goes beyond aesthetics; it becomes a lifeline, helping us reconnect with our emotions and emphasizing the profound impact of human connection. In a world marked by isolation and division, this installation stands as a symbol of hope and a reminder of the healing power found in a simple, loving embrace.
HUG STATION #5
Title: The Trap of Black, Hug Station #5, 2022
Dimensions: 150 x 150 cm
Composition: This work is composed of 44 sleeves from 44 jackets, shirts and sweaters, 11 different black gloves and a blanket; all of them used and lived in.
HUG STATION #2
Title: Joy in Pink is Contagious, Hug Station #2, 2021
Dimensions: 184 x 250 cm
Composition: This work is composed of 33 sleeves from 33 jackets, shirts and sweaters and 3 blankets; all used and lived in.
HUG STATION #7
Title: Freude mit Freunden, Hug Station #7, 2022
Dimensions: 112cm x 117cm
Composition: 10 sleeves of jackets, sweaters and shirts of different types and materials, two gloves and a hand-knitted blanket. 14 metallic and golden rings of different sizes and shapes. All of them used and lived.
HUG STATION #4
Title: It Is OK To Feel Red, Hug Station #4, 2021
Dimensions: 136 x 113 cm
Composition: This work is composed of 5 sleeves from 5 different jackets, shirts and sweaters and a blanket; all worn and lived in.
Title: I Need a Hug When I Feel Blue, Hug Station #3, 2021
Dimensions: 171 x 284 cm
Composition: This work is composed of 21 sleeves from 21 jackets, shirts and sweaters, 9 gloves, and 1 quilt; all used and lived in.
HUG STATION #3
HUG STATION #13
Title: Social Anxiety, Hug Station #13, 2023
Dimensions: 203 x 203 cm
Composition: This work is composed of 37 sleeves from 37 jackets, shirts and sweaters, 6 different black gloves and a blanket; all of them used and lived in.
HUG STATION #6
Title: A Tender Yellow Touch, Hug Station #6, 2022
Dimensions: 88cm x 129cm
Composition: This work is composed of a sleeve of 6 different jackets, shirts, sweaters, and a blanket. All of them used and lived.
HUG STATION #8
Title: Beige Encounter, Hug Station #8, 2023
Dimensions: 154cm x 154cm
Composition: 5 sleeves of different garments and materials and five gloves sewn on a table blanket with hand-sewn cushions of different sizes and shapes on the reverse side. Everything is stretched on a metal bow. All used and lived in.
HUG STATION #10
Title: Neuanfang, Hug Station #10, 2023
Dimensions: 93cm x 125cm
Composition: 5 sleeves and a green glove sewn on a handmade blanket, all attached to a bar and a metal ring. All used and lived in.
HUG STATION #9
Title: Fernweh, Hug Station #9, 2023
Dimensions: 73cm x 100cm
Composition: 4 grayish blue sleeves and a glove on a handmade tablecloth, sewn in strips with two metal rings. All used and lived in.
HUG STATION #1
Title: Hug Station #1, 2020
Technique: Garments and quilt of different types and materials in shades of yellow, all used and lived in, sewn by hand.
HUG STATION #12
Title: Can’t get enough of you, Hug Station #12, 2023
Dimensions: 72cm x 141cm
Composition: 14 sleeves and two red gloves sewn on a handmade blanket, attached to a clothesline. All worn and lived in.
HUG STATION #11
