Brittle Fragile

Brittle Fragile revolves around a black Citroën BX 16V. Jasmine has been investigating the entangled narratives surrounding this car, and purposefully blending fact and fiction. The car was bought in 1990 by a woman named Britta, who eccentrically decorated it. More than two decades later, the artist’s brother bought the car which he owned until his passing away in 2015. Intertwining these narratives constructs a closeness between herself, her brother and a complete stranger. The car becomes an extension and physical manifestation of these social relations, while it also becomes an object that deals with loss. Here, you can read for more.

Installation views and details from MFA Show Brittle Fragile, KHM1 Gallery, Malmö, 2020.

Mixed Media (polyester, silicone, wood, iron square metal, faux leather, leather, textiles, paint, car windows with etchings, black rubber mats, lettering stencils, car seats, car belt, fiber, rear-view mirror, rope, glass and plastic objects, pearls and beads, swivel-joint wrench tools, car loudspeakers, looped sounds 9min and 35min). Dimensions variable.

Photography by Youngjae Lih, and the artist.