I WANTED SOMETHING TO UNITE

Written By Marianna Karava

This series of small sewn paper pieces offers a subtle reflection on land reform — a defining feature of the Pauilhac region in southern France where the works were created — and echoes the desire to connect with the land itself.

 

I WANTED SOMETHING TO UNITE THEN I TOOK MY FEET AND SEWED THEM TO THE EARTH, sewn transparent & golden paper, variable sizes (7x10 to 13x12cm), 2024

[photo credit: Louisa Vergozisi, Ististist project, UNPREDICTABLE WATERS © 2025]

[photo credit: Louisa Vergozisi, Ististist project, UNPREDICTABLE WATERS © 2025]

[photo credit: Louisa Vergozisi, Ististist project, UNPREDICTABLE WATERS © 2025]

Marianna Karava
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