With a nod to the royal princesses, of course. In the middle of the city centre, Schnitger is making a feminist statement. Although there is no body to be seen, the shape of her sculpture in The Hague immediately evokes associations with a human figure dressed in, yes, what is it: a hoop skirt, a corset, lingerie with a sash? Instead of a woman, a steel pole holds up the clothing.
In the public space of a city, architecture and clothing both provide the surfaces on which political, social and economic messages are conveyed in images and texts.Įspecially for 'The Sculpture Gallery', Schnitger has transformed her usual material into bronze and stainless steel. Schnitger sees clothing as a form of architecture in which the body is the construction that both carries and shapes the textile. After all, everyone covers themselves in fabric. The everydayness of textile makes it easy for the viewer to relate physically to her work. She makes flags and banners as well as installations and sculptures. Since then, she has been living and working in Los Angeles.Īlthough textile is her medium of choice, her (sculptural) art borders on fashion, graphic design and architecture. After studying at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, this Dutch artist rapidly made an international career. With a sense of humour and in a language all her own, Lara Schnitger depicts in many of her works contemporary, topical discussions about gender inequality, role patterns, solidarity and security. Time to change old-fashioned fairy tales about princes who save princesses.
Around this bronze statue, the words 'This princess saves herself' are written in silver letters.
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