Sharon Kivland’s oeuvre is distinguished by an exploration of systems, language, gender, and history, often utilizing literary and psychoanalytic references, particularly from Freud and Lacan. She employs a variety of media, including photography, embroidery, drawings, and artists’ books, and her style is described as refined yet unconventional, exhibiting a blend of affection and irony.
Crafted in celebration of the eponymous project at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College, London, this publication presents twelve phrases that run uninterrupted throughout. Adorned in a delicate rosy hue, reminiscent of Chanel’s ‘Allure’ fragrance packaging, these phrases draw inspiration from the descriptions of scents found in airline in-flight magazines. However, with slight alterations, they transform into descriptions of a woman – a self-absorbed, eccentric woman, fixated on her physical appearance. The title itself holds a dual meaning: in English, it conveys a sense of confidence and elegance, while in French, it alludes to one’s keen sense of smell or ability for intuition and insight.
The FLAIR publication is now available at www.ftn-books.com
