I Was Here ‘Secondly―Being in Touch with the Artist’
objects; residency in HIAP, Cable Factory, Helsinki, Finland

Objects. They arose out of the experience of being a stranger and the need to make contact with others―other artists in residence visiting the HIAP. At times, up to three people may stay there, but it is diffi cult to get to know all the artists who had found themselves there. The points of connection between all the artists are objects such as furniture and the equipment such as bed clothes or towels. The realisation that all others must have used the same towels, inspired the artist to embroider messages on towels. Having used the towels, the artist had them laundered, hoping that, after her departure, someone else might read the messages and get in touch with her.