SI Visions

Christina Forrer on Battles in Tapestry

Season 1, Episode 4

2016

Still from Christina Forrer on Battles in Tapestry, 2016.

Taking her inspiration from online videos of cat fights and sporting events, and from everyday scenes of conflict on the street, Christina Forrer describes her process of transforming battles and struggles into intricate weavings.

SI: Visions is a groundbreaking online video series, exploring the ideas and fascinations of some of today’s most forward-looking artists. Capturing a first-person point of view, these video essays are made in close collaboration with each artist, giving audiences immersive access to new ways of making and thinking about art.

This series features Sean Raspet, Tabor Robak, Dora Budor, Christina Forrer, Alex Israel, Simon Denny, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Julia Tcharfas, Lena Henke, Jordan Wolfson, Ian Cheng, Nancy Lupo, Samson Young, Heman Chong, Amy Yao and Rachel Rose.