Choi +Shine’s ‘The Urchins’ – An Incredible Large-Scale Crochet Lace Installation

Posted by | Apr 27, 2017 | , | 9 |

Choi +Shine’s ‘The Urchins’ – An Incredible Large-Scale Crochet Lace Installation

Over FIFTY crocheters worked on this absolutely stunning Choi + Shine-designed lace installation featured in this year’s “i light marina bay” in Singapore.

Choi +Shine’s 'The Urchins' - An Incredible Large-Scale Crochet Lace Installation

“During the day, the crocheted surface of the Urchins reflects, absorb and retransmit sunlight.”

Choi +Shine’s 'The Urchins' - An Incredible Large-Scale Crochet Lace Installation

“In the morning or late afternoon sun, the Urchins appear as glowing, translucent object.”

Choi +Shine’s 'The Urchins' - An Incredible Large-Scale Crochet Lace Installation

“During the full day sun, the lightweight and yet huge lace urchins cast intricate, patterned shadows creating both a pleasant visual experience and providing a small shelter from the hot sun.”


Visit Choi + Shine for the full story of “The Urchins”.

Hat tip: Mr. XStitch

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9 Comments

  1. Sandy
    Sandy on May 7, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    How do these amazing urchins hold their shape?

  2. MaryAnn Jackman
    MaryAnn Jackman on May 7, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    Stunning! What a fabulous idea!

  3. Mar
    Mar on May 8, 2017 at 2:27 am

    They have a metal frame.

  4. Gail
    Gail on May 9, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    Thank you for the creativity, imagination, organization and completion of this beautiful project. Is it a permanent installation and will it travel?

  5. Ria verheezen
    Ria verheezen on July 14, 2017 at 4:27 am

    wat kunnen die mensen toch hele mooie dingen haken.schitterend zou het ook hier in nederland eens willen zien kijken hoeveel haaksters en hakers er zijn die dit projekt kunnen waar maken.

  6. Clare
    Clare on July 16, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    These are AMAZING! One question – how big were the crochet hooks?

    • knithack
      knithack on July 19, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      HUGE!

      • Clare
        Clare on July 20, 2017 at 7:07 am

        Thanks. Please could you be a bit more specific?

        • knithack
          knithack on July 21, 2017 at 5:43 am

          Hi Clare, I’m sorry but it’s not information I have. You could try contacting the artists – good luck! Danielle

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