As a child, Crystal Wagner drew numerous imaginary birds. Nature remained an important element in her subsequent art. Her paper and textile installations merge different colours, figures and textures and take over the entire space with their imposing shapes. This young American creates everything by hand and uses every available corner of the room.
During The Crystal Ship she occupied the ‘Feest-en Cultuurpaleis’ in a spectacular manner with an enormous construction made of textile. The art installation incorporates the organic shapes and natural elements that are inseparable to Wagner’s signature style. She joined forces with Refu Interim, an organisation employing refugees.
