Running at London’s Saatchi Gallery until May 11, Anne von Freyburg’s exhibition Filthy Cute, is a vibrant exploration of femininity, rococo subversion and textile craft. Her rich masquerades of femme fancy work to expose modes of feminist thought and subversions of traditional romance. We spoke to the London-based Dutch artist about how her bold fabric canvases are turning patriarchal desire on its axis.  Tactile and whimsical, von Freyburg’s large-scale pieces are astounding for several reasons. The most obvious argument is the creative’s steadfast grip on textile art. Since completing her Goldsmiths Masters in 2016, von Freyburg has garnered attention for her intricate patchwork and stitched compositions. Blended with an alchemy of acrylic inks, collaged fabric, sequins, tassel fringes and eccentric ephemera, her works reimagine textile as a medium within the tradition of painting. “It’s one of the biggest drives behind my work and my aim is to blur these [craft and fine art] boundaries,” says the artist. As well as being aesthetically compelling, the artist’s waterfalls of fanciful embellishments also hold social and personal gravitas. “Making large-scale work from fabrics that are quite kitschy and gaudy and overly feminine is really empowering and fun for me,” says von Freyburg. “It … Continue reading anne von freyburg reimagines rococo romance