Mijke Ambaum

Echo and other songs part III
2023
tapestry and embroidery on car seats
Communicating vessels
2022
ceramics, plaster, plastic and singing tubes
Within her whispers I am safe
2022
archive with built-in car radio and speakers - includes two books on practicing what I speach

I present a series of textile and multimedia works that focus on amplifying women’s voices through everyday exchanges. Each piece is a personal archive, capturing the wisdom, stories, and gestures passed down through conversations and shared experiences. Through fabric, embroidery, and sound, I transform fleeting moments into lasting, visible expressions of women’s knowledge and resilience.

My works highlight how women communicate – through words, glances, touches, and shared stories. Each thread of embroidery and fabric becomes a piece of a larger narrative, illustrating the power in what is often overlooked. The works create space for women’s voices to be seen and heard, elevating casual conversations and everyday moments that hold deep meaning.

The layered textures of fabric and the subtle presence of sound invite you to pause and reflect on how women’s voices, often dismissed as trivial, carry strength and wisdom. Whether through the unspoken gestures that convey warning or the quiet conversations that shift perspectives, my art captures the significance of these exchanges.

Through these works, I celebrate the power in women’s everyday conversations, offering a space where their voices are honored and made visible—transforming ordinary moments into lasting, impactful expressions of knowledge and connection.


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Echo and other songs part III
2023
tapestry and embroidery on car seats
Communicating vessels
2022
ceramics, plaster, plastic and singing tubes
Within her whispers I am safe
2022
archive with built-in car radio and speakers - includes two books on practicing what I speach