Above your head, a collection of bobbin lace doilies with delicate floral patterns spins gracefully. Like a field in clair-obscur, they seem to open and close as if stirred by an invisible wind. Through a carefully designed lighting technique the patterns appear to shift and transform continuously.
Crochet is a visual music installation with strong cinematographic references, where kinetics and traditional craftsmanship merge in an unexpected way. The work is part of De Groot’s ongoing research into wave motion and the interplay between frequencies and patterns.
For the 2023 edition, Crochet|Chroma, dynamic acoustic elements have been introduced: motors set elastic bands and harmoniums into motion, creating a rich, whirling soundscape that enhances the installation’s mystical atmosphere and the sensation of a light, flowing breeze.
Crochet is a production with WerkTank Leuven (BE)