‘STRIKKET!’—the Norwegian word for ‘KNITTED!’—brought together creatives from 8 countries and 3 continents to connect with local craftspeople and students from Vestland to harness the power of creativity and collaboration, culminating in a catwalk show on the 28 and 29th of August 2021 at Stad Hotell.
Organised by: Julia Kröner Venø
Project partner: Melanie Bröder
Next event: Strikket 2022 at Operahuset Nordfjord
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What is STRIKKET! ??
STRIKKET! is inspired by landscape and people of Stad Kommune, Vestland, rural west coast of Norway, who share their love, generosity, and creativity through handmade knits. In this time of unprecedented isolation, STRIKKET! seeks to link this vibrant community with the creative potential of individuals from around the world. STRIKKET! is all about symbiosis, between rural and urban, traditional and modern, innovation and sustainability.
German fashion designer and educator Julia Kröner Venø, together with her Norwegian artist husband Bjørn Venø, are the founders and organizers of the rural arts organization Venø Gård KUNST, which hosted the event with Julia serving as artistic director. Venø Gård KUNST promotes alternative perspectives and creative exploration within the rural domain.
Our story
At the height of the pandemic, Julia and Bjørn and their two young children relocated from the United States to the remote island of Venøya in Stad Kommune. They have dedicated themselves to create a variety of cultural offerings for the region, the people and beyond.
The Experience
It was immersive and creative. The local band Spöt celebrated Norwegian folklore music with traditional and experimental arrangements for the catwalk show and concert. Attendees experienced art installations, art projections and a performative catwalk show featuring work from knitters in the community, many of them in their 90s, and creations by residents, in collaboration with Julia and international designers and makers.
Please explore the documantation of STRIKKET! catwalk show.
Suit: Julia Kröner Venø Living Heritage Toolkit, Inger Falkevik,
Accessory: Karina Siegmund
Modell: Julian Adelsten Engebretsen
Photographer: Thomas Bickhardt
Styling: Julia Kröner Venø
Hair&Makeup: Berit Adelsten Engebretsen Marilyn Osmundvåg and students from Eid Vidaregåande
Dress: Man Yang
Head piece: Adrian Haustveit Kronstad
Modell: Inger Falkevik
Photographer: Thomas Bickhardt
Styling: Julia Kröner Venø
Hair&Makeup: Berit Adelsten Engebretsen, Marilyn Osmundvåg and students from Eid Vidaregåande
Jumper and crocheted hearts: Ingunn Vetrhus Kroken
Accessory / repurposed fishnet: Julia Kröner Venø
Shirt: Selje for Uniform Partner
Shirt sleeve manipulation and cap alteration: Ragnhild Tonning
Wool shorts: öe
Long Johns: Godull
Shoes: Hector Diaz
Modell: Sondre Wingar-Elnes
Photographer: Thomas Bickhardt
Styling: Julia Kröner Venø
Hair&Makeup: Berit Adelsten Engebretsen, Marilyn Osmundvåg and students from Eid Vidaregåande
Skirt design: Julia Kröner Venø Pattern execution: Melanie Bröder Skull pattern design: Annisette Hågensen. Knitter: Norunn Kvam. Wool sponsored by Rauma Garn
Accessory: Mariann Hove Venøy
Modell: Eiren Hatlenes Jørgensen
Photographer: Thomas Bickhardt
Styling: Julia Kröner Venø
Hair&Makeup: Berit Adelsten Engebretsen, Marilyn Osmundvåg and students from Eid Vidaregåande
Suit: Julia Kröner Venø,
Bears: Wenche Årsheim Ingunn Kroken Sofrid Kvamme Ragnhild Solheim, Malin Solheim Høstmark, Toril Evensen Haugen, Gunn Lillesalt, Ellen Kupen
Apron: Uniformparnter AS customized by JK Venø
Modell: Sondre Wingar-Elnes
Photographer: Thomas Bickhardt
Styling: Julia Kröner Venø
Hair&Makeup: Berit Adelsten Engebretsen, Marilyn Osmundvåg and students from Eid Vidaregåande
Dress: Ellen Kupen
Crochet harness accessory: Ingunn Kroken
Crochet veil: Gunn Lillesalt
Modell: Marcrlina Tadajewska
Photographer: Thomas Bickhardt
Styling: Julia Kröner Venø
Hair&Makeup: Berit Adelsten Engebretsen, Marilyn Osmundvåg and students from Eid Vidaregåande
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3D Avatar: Rahul Verma
Concept: Julia Kröner Venø
Heklet creatures: Wenche Årsheim
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
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Tulle/ horsehair couture gown: Ivan Liu
Model: Ragnhild Tonning
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistant: Jessica Venø
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Knitted sculpture: J Baker
Model: Ragnhild Tonning
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistant: Jessica Venø
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Organza dress: Ming Yang
Model: Ragnhild Tonning
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistant: Jessica Venø
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Quilted Dress, blouse, coin purse, hat: Meri Hallikainen
Mittens: Jillian Hartman
Model: Ragnhild Tonning
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistant: Jessica Venø
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Knitted dress: J Baker
Model: Juni Helene Alicia Sol Romero y Codero Berg-Nielsen
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistants: Ruben Romero and Anne Eide
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Tulle dress: Ming Yang
Model: Ragnhild Tonning
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistant: Jessica Venø
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Knitted dress and leg warmer: J Baker
Model: Juni Helene Alicia Sol Romero y Codero Berg-Nielsen
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistants: Ruben Romero and Anne Eide
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Jumpsuit: Melissa Fierro Romero
Model: Juni Helene Alicia Sol Romero y Codero Berg-Nielsen
Photographer: Bjørn Venø
Styling / Hair&Makeup: Julia Kröner Venø
Assistants: Ruben Romero and Anne Eide
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