The first portuguese artist to have her own exhibition in the Guggenhaim Bilbao. This famous sculptress has a sense of humour that explores the duality of life, in which there is a conflict between the public and private, luxury and austerity, and she questions sociopolitical issues in the world and those that surround women as a gender. To create these contradictions In her work, Joanna Vasconcelos uses everyday items such as pots, pans, mirrors, irons, tampons, etc.
All through the Vasc museum, a gigantic Valkyrie that slides in each crevice of the museum is adorned by coulourful crochet art made by the 20 artisans who during 2 years helped her build Egeria. Using this skill in her artwork, the sculptor tries to highlight the contributions of women who work.
And outside, Solitario, a reference to the single diamond of an engagement ring. Juxtaposing male and female through the use of whisky glasses and Mercedes wheel hubs to make a woman’s jewelry item.
