VIRKAD GRAFFITI | CROCHETED GRAFFITI

Crocheted graffiti is an art form where the painted graffiti meets the textile craftsmanship in joint works. Crocheted graffiti is a collaborative project between graffiti artists and textile artisans.

This site presents a selection of crocheted graffiti projects.

MIXEDUP

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Graffiti, textile technics and different languages are mixed up in tree large format works. Also included are some smaller works where spraypainted canvases are mixed with small crocheted detailed.

Displayed

2023-Vårbergsskolan (fd SFI), Vårberg

2018-2023SFI-Söderort, Vårberg

21/1-12/2 2017 Husby Konsthall, "Within the scope of craft"

4/9-30/9 2014Örebro Street Art Festival

5/6-26/6 2014 Konstart, Hökens gata 11, Stockholm

Off The Top Of My Head

Of the Top Of My Head

Rya-rug on spray painted board. Inspired by the Mandinka language.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 245 cm x 120 cm
Owned by Stockholms Stad
KAOS in Mandinka
[ KAOS written in Mandinka]
Special thanks to Ismael

With All The Trimmings

With All The Trimmings ("Extra allt")

Crochet on spray painted board. Inspired by Persian characters and by mosaic from Palermo (Roger II, King of Sicily).

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 240 cm x 122 cm
Owned by Stockholms Stad
super cool in Persian
[ "super cool" in Persian ]
Special thanks to Farzad

Att vara vid oxens mule

Crochet on spray painted board. Inspired by Chinese characters and by the way they are drawn with distinct pen strokes.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 120 cm x 230 cm
Owned by Stockholms Stad

Extremely skilled in Chinese
[ "extremely skilled" in Chinese ]
Special thanks to Xiaoyan

MIXED UP - Crochet on spray painted canvas

Mixed Up Can

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 60 cm x 42 cm

Bredäng 23:33

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 100 cm x 45 cm
Privately owned

Bredäng 23:12

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 100 cm x 45 cm
Privately owned

Bredäng 04:57

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 100 cm x 45 cm

Bredäng 05:12

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 100 cm x 45 cm

Bredäng 22:42

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 100 cm x 45 cm

Bredäng 23:27

Crochet on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2014
Size: 100 cm x 45 cm

RUBBA GÄRNA MINA CIRKLAR

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In this work, graffiti is mixed with traditional textile patterns. Crocheted and knitted details on spray painted canvas.

Created by: KAOS/K Simonsson, 2010
Size: 450 cm x 250 cm
Privately owned

Displayed

29/1-28/3 2010 Vårsalongen, Liljevalchs, Stockholm

LACE IN SPACE

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Crocheted spheres and laces and spray painted board.

Created: 2011
Painting: KAOS
Textile: K Simonsson
Wall size: 405 cm x 120 cm
Floor size: aprox 300 cm

Displayed

Dec 2016 - Aug 2017 Cinnober AB, Stockholm

12/11-4/12 2011 Husby Konsthall, "På tal om..."

HOPE

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This image is a reinterpretation of a painting from the Aquarius festival 2006 painted by Getok. It consists of a painted background on board material where a crocheted part has been attached.

Painting: Getok and Doer
Textile: M Dusant, K Hellström and K Simonsson
Size: 360 cm x 250 cm
Owned by Uppsala Kommun

Displayed

2009 - Stenhagens bildnings- och kulturcentrum, Uppsala

9/8 - 27/8 2008 Gottsunda bibliotek, Uppsala

19/1 - 24/2 2008 Norrtälje Konsthall, (vernissage)

6-9/12 2007 Sollentuna Hantverksmässa, Sollentuna Expo Center

2-4/11 2007 Syfestivalen, Sollentuna Expo Center

23-24/8 2007 Aquarius-festivalen, Hågelbyparken, Alby

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