The project "Forgo" (2011-2012) focused on people who, for one reason or another, have chosen to – or been forced to - forgo something.

The project was a collaboration between the artists Maria Nordbäck (FI) and Brynhild Bye (NO). Together they arranged several sewing and embroidery workshops in cooperation with local women's groups in Vaasa, Finland and Trondheim, Norway. The collaboration led to two exhibition works; an assembly of embroideries and a sound and photo installation (picture) with Bye's documentary photographic work and interviews of selected individuals.

The project was based on art's ability to help in identifying opinions and attitudes. and a part of the exhibition "To have - To own" at KUNTSI Museum of Modern Art in Vaasa December 2011 until January 2012. The project is supported by Nordic Culture Fund and Platform.

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