Artist statement: Material Study no. 4; Hilma af Klint is an exploration of imagery and a study of material use. The work is beaded onto a deconstructed skate shoe, using the inner canvas of a worn-out slip on. Velvet appears here as it is common with old beadwork pieces. The artist is exploring used fabrics to bring them new life and as a way to bridge past and present visual material culture. Th…