Lida Marinkova

The analytical and continually-evolving exploration of material and shape lies at the base of my sculptural work. Heavily inspired by natural forms and processes and the idea of transformation, I hold a great desire to create unusual structures and organic shapes. Experience in glass work, such as glassblowing, lamp- and kilnwork, as well as garment construction, sewing including the use of digital embroidery, various material analyses including different colour and surface creations, are evident.

My own work is very much based on transcending materials and playing with the perception of their everyday notions, as well as interfering with their worldliness. It is further the constant urge to create a new context for the chosen materials by injecting them in unusual areas and applications, questioning their common existence. Having exhibited my work internationally in places such as the Vienna Awards of Fashion and Design, the Tittot Glass Art Museum in Taipei and Tate Modern, London, I have also worked on other projects outside my current field of study, including collaborative projects in vehicle design, architecture, product design, as well as innovative design engineering. While each work has its own logic and follows a distinct process, I am capable of adapting to the individual needs of the various projects in order to apply my material findings individually as well as extend their common use by pushing the boundaries of the known.