Sydney O'Shaughnessy
Isabel Vique
Lucila Castaño
Jean Long
Alanis Thorney
We have just wrapped up an incredible experience at Oslo Art Weekend (OAW)! We were thrilled to be invited by artist Ingrid Styrkestad to join her event. While Ingrid showcased her own beautiful work, we had the wonderful opportunity to set up alongside her and present the core concept of Knit for Wildlife to a whole new audience.
Our pop-up space was all about bridging the gap between remote marine conservation and urban creative communities.
The Vega Cohort Spotlight
At the center of our display was our official project poster. By scanning the QR code, visitors could dive straight into the stories and backgrounds of the five brilliant creators in our current Knitters in Residence cohort. It was a fantastic way to spark urgent conversations about the unique cultural landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage archipelago of Vegaøyan and the critical reality of local seabird decline.
Living Knitwear & The Summer KAL Kickoff
The energy in the space was amazing, brought to life by two of our team members:
Alanis was on-site representing the cohort and sharing her fascinating “living knitwear” concept, showing visitors how textiles can actively interact with and reflect environmental narratives.
Libby was right there with her, needles ready, to officially kickstart our highly anticipated Oslo Summer Knitalong (KAL)!
Being surrounded by contemporary art reminded us just how powerful creative collaboration can be for environmental advocacy. It was pure joy to watch people connect over craft, talk about vulnerable ecosystems, and get excited about picking up their yarn for a cause.
A massive thank you to Ingrid for hosting us, to everyone who stopped by to chat, scan, or cast on, and to the Vega World Heritage Foundation and Bergesenstiftelsen for providing the vital funding that made this public outreach possible!
Photo credit: Ingrid Styrkestad