Sia Hurtigkarl is a Copenhagen based designer with a practice focused on objects, textiles and installations.
“I perceive design as a medium of translation. In my practice I translate narratives into material stories, and create objects for discourse and empowerment.”
With the narrative at the forefront of her practice she seeks inspiration in human culture, rituals and local material matters. Her work is often motivated by issues or tendencies in present society.
Through her work she experiments with various materials and craftsmanship. However, textiles are always essential to Sia’s design practice and her perception of materials.
Sia creates designs in her own brand name as well as working as a freelance designer creating new designs for established brands.
“I enjoy working with brand specific designs which communicate the brand's identity by capturing the essence of its vision or aesthetics.”
Next to her practice as a designer, Sia works with curation and art direction. Both within the field of design as well as one of four founders and curators of the collective pro tempore.art.
Pro tempore.art creates temporary exhibitions in between pre scheduled activities in institutions, galleries and exhibition spaces. The collective is specialized in exposure of underexposed artists and site specific exhibitions which touch upon themes relevant to the space.
“Working with curation adds another dimension to my work – It broadens my perspective and contributes to my knowledge of tendencies and new vibrations of the contemporary creative community.”
For commissions, further information or feedback, do not hesitate to get in touch.
studio@siahurtigkarl.com
@sia.hurtigkarl
EXHIBITIONS
2023 (DK)
Stem, Edition 1 Take 2 Exhibition, inter.pblc
2023 (DK)
The Mindcraft Project, https://mindcraftproject.com
2023 (DE)
THE ROOM I WALK THE LINE, Forma Gallery
2023 (DK)
NoDE, House of Nordic Design, 3daysofdesign
2023 (DK)
The Living City, Studio BRIQ, 3daysofdesign
2023 (DK)
Ungt Dansk Design for Ukraine, charity auktion
2023 (DK)
Special Edition - SPORT, Kunst På Arbejdet
2023 (DK)
Trapholt Collect23, Trapholt
2022 (DK)
Guest Workers, Designmuseum Danmark
2021 (DK)
Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling
2021 (DK)
Sense of Urgency, 3daysofdesign
2021 (DK)
Aiayu Creatives at 3daysofdesign
2020 (DK)
Ukurant, 3daysofdesign
2020 (DK)
FAN OUT, CPH Fashion Week
2018 (NL)
G-18, Dutch Design Week
2019 (UA)
Creascope Kyiv
2018 (F)
FOLKLORE - Trend Union, Paris
2015 (NL)
Material Matters, Dutch Design Week
SELECTED AWARDS, SUPPORT & ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 (DK)
Design Awards, Creative of The Year, nominated
2023 (NP, IND)
Residency - From Textile Masters to New Talent
2023, 2022, 2019 (DK)
Statens Kunstfond, working grant, new talents
2023, 2022 (DK)
Statens Kunstfond, project grant
2022 (DK)
Danish Design Award, New Talent, nominated
2022 (DK)
Danish Design Award, Message Understood, winner
2022 (DK)
National Bankens Jubilæumsfond
2021 (DK)
Klint Fonden
2021 & 2015 (DK)
Grosserer L.F. Foghts Fond
2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2915 (DK)
HFK’s Textilhandlerforeningen København
2021 (DK)
Statens Kunstfond, public summer activities
2021 (DK)
Månssons Legatet
2021 (DK)
Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling, KE-prisen, nominated
2018 (NL)
Melkweg Award, nominated
2018 (DK)
Cum Laude Graduate (with honors), Design Academy Eindhoven
EDUCATION
MA 2019-2021
Royal Danish Academy – Design, Object & Furniture
BA 2014-2018
Design Academy Eindhoven, Man and Identity
Minor in textiles - Textilemuseum Tilburg, EE Labels and DAE