Category: Basketcase Commission

During the Covid 19 pandemic Unlimited commissioned Kristina to explore Basketcase in the context of lockdown. Using notions arising from this period of isolation: a reliance on communication through technology, barriers to the outside world, and vast range of associated emotions, behaviours and experiences, Kristina has explored use of new materials like phone charging wires, electric fencing, FRAGILE tape, and materials lying around the house to create new baskets.

This sculpture offers visitors a place to rest, to observe, to peacefully contemplate, and to immerse themselves in the beauty and detail of the forest.

This sculptural basket is an explosive and joyous celebration of solidarity, resilience and the vibrancy of the people of the Forest of Dean.

Basketcase, the Unlimited R&D commission, in partnership with the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust, was in full flow when, before lockdown, the artist had a bad accident, meaning she was confined to bed for two months.