TOO SILENT, TOO LONG
Too Silent, Too Long is an ongoing project and a body of crocheted works that move from implicit expression to direct political engagement. I once avoided text in my work, fearing it would constrain interpretation or overpower nuance. But reflecting on my works so far, I’ve come to realize that my work is political, and that in times like this needs to be somewhat explicit. Silence, especially in today’s world, is not neutral— and it is a privilege we cannot afford.
We too will pass, so how do we want to be remembered?
crocheted wallhanging (2023),
Property of Stiftung Hamburger Kunstsammlungen
crocheted wallhanging (2023),
Property of Stiftung Hamburger Kunstsammlungen
Through crochet, I engage in a slow, deliberate form of resistance—asserting the value of female craftsmanship while creating space for contemplation and care. Each piece carries statements that are clear but poetic, formed and stitched in time by urgency. Unlike social media, which often demands certainty and punishes vulnerability, this process allows me to question, to reflect, and to grow.
Lächel doch mal (2024)
crocheted wallhanging,
wool yarn on recycled plexiglas,
63x64cm
(available)
The works are multilingual because protest is culturally and contextually shaped and determined—language carries position, and every act of resistance arises from a specific time and place. Living as a German in the Netherlands, I often feel the tension of being between languages: competent but not instinctive, emotionally distanced, yet acutely aware of nuances others may miss. Coming from personal experience rather than a moral high ground this position sharpens my sensitivity to how structural biases—especially those against women—are subtly encoded in everyday language and behavior. Too Silent, Too Long is both a personal and political response to that realization: a reclaiming of voice through craft, and a call for thoughtful, embodied protest.
Dein blaues Herz ist mir nicht groß genug,crocheted and embroidered wallhanging,
cotton yarn and beads on recycled plexiglas
98x80 cm
(available)
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