97. Arita Mäkelä – Taidepukimo CarniWear

Address

Kärsämäentie 35
20360 Turku

Phone

0405548339

Genre

Crafts, Design, Spatial art, Textile, Visual arts

Information about the artist / the group

I am a creator of wearable art working with recycled textiles. My practice begins with old festive garments and clothing where pattern, surface, or material already carries a strong visual and emotional charge. I work in a material-driven way, allowing the garment’s history, wear, and details to guide form and expression. Alongside textiles, I incorporate recycled jewelry and other found materials as integral elements of the work.

My works exist at the intersection of art and wearability. They are hand-built, one-of-a-kind, and often three-dimensional, with a strong focus on color, texture, and rhythm. My practice is rooted in slow fashion thinking and a desire to challenge disposability, fixed functions, and conventional ideas of what clothing can be.

Program during Konstrundan

During Konstrundan, my studio is open to visitors. Recycled materials, tools, and finished as well as in-progress wearable art pieces are on display. In the studio, visitors can observe how textiles, jewelry, and details come together as cohesive works. I am happy to talk about my practice, the materials and their stories, and how a garment can function both as art and personal expression.

Driving directions

The former Hellas/Leaf chocolate factory building, the light-colored brick building along Kärsämäentie. Stairwell B1, 2nd floor. Taidepukimo CarniWear signs will guide you to the right place.