Opening of the Wintermarket in Jokkmokk 2006 Photo:C-J Utsi
Born 1967 in Kiruna.
Have my strong origin roots between Kalix- and Kaitum river valleys
in the north of Sweden.
Anna-Stina Svakko
Opening of the Wintermarket in Jokkmokk 2006 Photo:C-J Utsi
Born 1967 in Kiruna.
Have my strong origin roots between Kalix- and Kaitum river valleys
in the north of Sweden.
Received mastership diploma in Duodji – sámi handicraft textile/leather 1991,
after many years of handicraft and several differenteducations in handicraft.
Specialized within tradtionell sámi clothes, have worked for 15 years as a teacher in
sámi textile handicraft and with inspiringcourses in many other techniques.
Have been studying art 3 years to develop my craft and get new inspiration.
INSPIRATION
My origin roots in the sámi culture has ofcourse influenced me strongly.
I have chosen to live for, with and off sámi handicraft for many years.
Duodji – the sámi handicraft is my great sorce to ladle inspiration from
Traditon – i carry with me the material understanding and the silent knowledge
Function – form and practical use in present times are my combinations
I feel that the arctic nature gives me the most in my work.
The intense summer – the light summer nights that brings me energy for new thoughts to be born…
The arctic winter – the days in blue light gives me strength to create…
Astu design
(astu meens "to have time" on northsámi dialect)
My own small company, starting slowly to build my fututre
by selling sámi craft and art, materials for sámi craft.
Holding lectures about our culture, craft and art also abroud on englisch.