A Whisper from the Forest
Sometimes, a swing is not just a swing.
Sometimes, it is a suspended sign above a forest carpet woven from sorrow, joy, and Earth. It rocks not just the body—but the soul.
And this is where Alexandra Kehayoglou invites us in.
Who is Alexandra Kehayoglou?
Born in Buenos Aires, Alexandra is not merely an artist—she is a storyteller with yarn. A poet with a loom. Her hands translate memory into moss, fields, and fading lands. Using scraps of industrial carpet from her family’s factory, she births landscapes from waste—each piece a living tapestry whispering of home, loss, and longing.
Weaving with Memory
Kehayoglou doesn’t just weave with wool—she weaves with memory.
Each tuft is a frozen echo of a place that was or might be lost soon. Her art reminds us of the feeling of running barefoot across grass that no longer grows, of water that once sparkled but is now only recalled by a thread.
The Soul in Fibers
Look closely. That isn’t just fabric.
It’s a prayer—a memory. A mother’s lullaby stitched into green hills. Every loop is intentional and slow, like the heartbeat of someone who still believes land can be sacred.
A Swing Between Past and Present
Her installation, “Swing,” is more than an object.
It’s a liminal space—a threshold. Suspended between sky and soil, between innocence and awakening. It invites the viewer not just to look but to enter—to sit, sway, and remember.
More Than a Seat: It’s a Sanctuary
You sit upon it, and suddenly, you are cradled not by wood or fabric—but by a meadow that once lived.
The Swing becomes a refuge—a sacred pause in the noise of life. A soft place where your soul lands softly, like falling petals.
Argentina’s Grasslands as a Muse
Much of Kehayoglou’s work mourns the vanishing pampas of Argentina.
The Swing floats above a hand-tufted landscape that echoes these endangered grasslands. It honors them. It grieves them. And in doing so, it plants seeds of awareness in the hearts of those who behold it.
Textiles that Mourn and Celebrate
Her carpets don’t decorate—they speak.
They protest, they heal, they remember. Every inch tells a story of something fragile. Something too often unseen until it’s gone. Through “Swing,” she lets us feel what the Earth feels—its joy, its ache, its enduring hope.
Woven from Leftovers, Stitched with Purpose
Using remnants from mass production, Kehayoglou flips the narrative.
What is discarded becomes divine. Her medium—waste—is transformed into wisdom. It’s an ecological act, yes—but also an emotional one—a soft rebellion in green and gold.
A Protest in Silence
Her work doesn’t scream—it breathes.
It doesn’t force—it invites. And in that gentle invitation is a powerful protest. A reminder that sometimes, stillness is the loudest cry.
Spaces for Healing
There is something deeply maternal about “Swing.”
It offers you a place to rest. To remember your roots. To let your body touch something honest, soft, and forgiving. It is a reminder that we are not separate from nature—we are woven into it.
Art You Can Touch, Feel, and Rest Upon
Unlike cold galleries filled with things you must not touch, Kehayoglou’s works are tactile and immersive. You should walk on them. Sit on them. Let your skin brush against the past. Let it speak to you.
Walking into a Dream
Her exhibitions feel like walking into a dream made of moss.
Soft hills rise, colors breathe. It’s not surreal—it’s hyper-real. It awakens parts of you that you forgot you had. The inner child. The land-walker. The soul-listener.
When Touch Becomes Testimony
The Swing is more than art. It is a memory made tangible.
And once you’ve touched it, you carry it with you, like a scent that reminds you of your grandmother. Like a wind that smells like a place you’ve never been—but always longed for.
In a Time of Disconnection
In a world scrolling at the speed of light, Kehayoglou invites us to pause.
To swing. To feel grass again—even if it’s made of wool. To remember how it felt to belong to the land, not to algorithms.
Holding Space for the Endangered
Her Swing holds space—not just physically, but emotionally—for what’s disappearing.
Not just land. But memory. Connection. Sacredness.
And in doing so, it makes room for healing.
The Loom as a Pen
Alexandra’s loom is not just a tool—it’s a pen.
She writes stories, eulogies, and hymns with every thread. The Swing is one of her poems—written in green, suspended in time.
Writing Love Letters to the Land
If “Swing” had a voice, it would say: I remember you.
To the forest, to the grass, to the wind. It is a love letter—one that invites us also to write our own. Not in ink. But in action. In remembering. In reverence.
Global Exhibitions, Local Roots
Her works have been seen across continents, but they always speak in the language of her homeland.
From Buenos Aires to Berlin, “Swing” brings with it a whisper of the pampas. It is rooted. And because it is rooted, it can fly.
Art That Travels But Never Forgets Home
“Swing” may hang in a gallery far from where it was born, but its soul is always grounded.
It carries Argentina in every thread, every shade of green, every hush of wool against the wind.
Memory, Motion, and Meaning
A swing is a motion. But in Kehayoglou’s hands, it becomes meaning.
Each sway is a prayer. Each tuft a place. Each moment you spend on it—a reunion with something older than words.
Tears Without Words
People cry when they see her work.
Not because it tells them what to feel—but because it reminds them of what they already know. Somewhere, deep in the bones, we are made of land, and we are losing it.
A Path Woven for Future Artists
Kehayoglou is not just creating art—she’s creating paths.
For artists. For dreamers. For environmental stewards. Her Swing is a signpost: This way. Toward beauty. Toward remembering.
A Manifesto in Moss and Wool
Without shouting, her work speaks.
Without anger, it urges. With softness, it stirs. “Swing” is not just art. It is a manifesto—woven with hope, dyed in memory, and hung with care.
Where Threads Become Prayers
And when you leave, you don’t forget it.
You carry the Swing inside you. Like a lullaby made of land. Like a thread still tied to something sacred. Something that once was—and could be again.
FAQs
1. What is Alexandra Kehayoglou’s “Swing”?
“Swing“ is a textile installation that features a handcrafted swing suspended above a lush, woven landscape, inviting physical interaction and emotional reflection.
2. Where has “Swing“ been exhibited?
It has been featured in major international galleries and museums, including installations in Europe and South America, while always retaining its emotional ties to Argentina.
3. What materials does Alexandra use in her work?
She uses wool remnants from her family’s carpet factory, repurposing waste into breathtaking textile landscapes.
4. What themes does “Swing“ explore?
Themes of memory, environmental degradation, connection to nature, and emotional healing are central to the piece.
5. How can I experience Kehayoglou’s art personally?
Follow her exhibition schedule through galleries or her official site to find immersive experiences near you—or view online galleries that feature her work in 3D and video formats.
