The birdhouse exhibition, Home Sweet Home, at Mad Brussels completely embodies the sentiment that imagination understands no bounds. Ever since the exhibition started, we have seen creative and ingenious birdhouses presented as more than yard devices; as methods to connect and coexist with nature. Artists like Kajsa Willner have astonished us with unique designs, such as the Entita Birdhouse, however the Teapot Cosy Birdhouse is the most beautiful so far.
This comfortable home is created by Shishi San, a multidisciplinary fabric artist based in Brussels. Born in Vietnam, she has long explore tufting unconventionally, producing rich, dynamic items using colorful threads. Shishi utilizes playfulness and her experiences to bring her works to life, which she has even more employed in the Teapot Cosy Birdhouse.
There are a lot of distinct birdhouses out there, but we have actually never ever seen a teapot-shaped birdhouse before. As if the shape wasn’t intriguing enough, Shishi decided to amp it up with a furry tufted coat to keep the birdhouse comfortable. At first glance, somebody would take it for a literal teapot. However if you look closely, you’ll discover small holes all over, enough for a bird to get in comfortably.
Shishi San says that she likes drawing from life and daily items like teapots worn knit/crochet in England and natural elements, hence the name. Well, we can’t argue with that because it’s clearly evident in this birdhouse, which looks precisely like traditional Japanese or English teapots. The only distinction is that this teapot is curtained in a plush material adorned with bold flower patterns, turning a common object into a habitable area for another species.
< blockquote class=" wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow "> I created this birdhouse while staying true to my creative identity. I am of Vietnamese origin, and I draw motivation from the folklore of South and Southeast Asia, which is frequently influenced by and motivated by the nature of flowers and animals … When I was a kid, I lived near a forest where I spent my time outdoors observing nature and creating little homes for fairies. My mom likes birds, particularly feeding them. She made all sorts of homes for them. Every year we likewise invited swallows, as they constantly return to the same place
— Shishi San
The possibilities are endless when your work involves compassion and regard for other animals, a fundamental approach of the exhibition. Driven by this concept of convenience, Shishi imagined this birdhouse hanging in the garden, looking captivating. However most notably, she pictured it as a bird’s home cuddled in warm wool.
Our youth experiences shape us, and enjoying her mother feed birds and make all sorts of birdhouses has affected Shishi. This early childhood experience sufficed of a trigger to build her own birdhouse today, offering little birdies a haven and a location to belong and return to.
The Teapot Cosy Birdhouse is fluffy, practical, and spirited, making it an ideal home for winged animals. You can catch a glimpse of it at the exhibit, along with lots of other imaginative tasks, redefining the principle of home through playful, personal, and sentimental style.
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