‘Carpets don’t just keep their secrets hidden in their many knots; they tend to swallow all the garbage and dirt scattered across them, graciously working them back into their patterns. I spent my childhood drawing, playing and doing my homework on the floor, spending hours distracted by the proliferation of ornaments growing and breathing underneath me. I would try finding little mistakes in symmetry, or understanding the shapes that were yet unknown to me later in life discovering that the princess riding on a turtle turned out to be a military helicopter.’
‘Carpets don’t just keep their secrets hidden in their many knots; they tend to swallow all the garbage and dirt scattered across them, graciously working them back into their patterns. I spent my childhood drawing, playing and doing my homework on the floor, spending hours distracted by the proliferation of ornaments growing and breathing underneath me. I would try finding little mistakes in symmetry, or understanding the shapes that were yet unknown to me later in life discovering that the princess riding on a turtle turned out to be a military helicopter.’
Exploring Identity and Society through Fiber Art
Fern Liberty Kallenbach Campbell is an emerging German-American artist whose Fiber Art merges personal expression with a satirical commentary on contemporary culture. Through her work, she reflects on the complexities of modern life, engaging with themes such as cybersex, substance abuse, toxic relationships, and feminine divinity. Her work encapsulates the Zeitgeist – a vivid portrayal of today’s world filled with excess, digital distractions, and inner conflict.
Fern Liberty Kallenbach Campbell’s recent work focuses on the difficulties of setting boundaries in relationships, exploring the blurred lines between addiction, medication, and personal realities. Using techniques like carpet tufting, punching, and textile appliqué, sh creates intuitive and expressive pieces that convey both structure and emotion.
Born in New York and raised in Berlin, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design from Burg Giebichenstein and a Diploma in Textile Arts under Caroline Aichantre. Her work has been exhibited internationally in Berlin, Halle, Erfurt, Braunschweig, Darmstadt, Prague, Moscow and London.
Fern Liberty Kallenbach Campbell currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany.
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