Schneeläuferin (snow runner)

2021

2,4 × 1 m
100 % virgin wool, hand-tufted

Hannah Cooke’s carpet Snow Runner is inspired by the research of Caroline Criado-Perez’ book “Invisible Women”: There, the author cites a study in Sweden, where – as in most snow areas – the roads were cleared of snow first thing in the morning to allow commuting drivers (who are still predominantly men) to drive freely. On the other hand, the pavements, which are mainly used by those who take children to kindergarten or school or go shopping on foot (and these are still predominantly women), often remained icy until well into the morning. Reversing the order of snow shovelling shows that far fewer pedestrians had accidents, which has a positive longterm effect on health care. Hannah Cook‘s piece “Snow Runner” gives a tangible form to the often neglected pathways of caregivers, with their strollers and children at hands, and invites the viewers to imagine a world, where the daily needs of caregivers are prioritized – socially, spatially, and infrastructurally.

Schneeläuferin (snow runner)

2021

2,4 × 1 m
100 % virgin wool, hand-tufted

Hannah Cooke’s carpet Snow Runner is inspired by the research of Caroline Criado-Perez’ book “Invisible Women”: There, the author cites a study in Sweden, where – as in most snow areas – the roads were cleared of snow first thing in the morning to allow commuting drivers (who are still predominantly men) to drive freely. On the other hand, the pavements, which are mainly used by those who take children to kindergarten or school or go shopping on foot (and these are still predominantly women), often remained icy until well into the morning. Reversing the order of snow shovelling shows that far fewer pedestrians had accidents, which has a positive longterm effect on health care. Hannah Cook‘s piece “Snow Runner” gives a tangible form to the often neglected pathways of caregivers, with their strollers and children at hands, and invites the viewers to imagine a world, where the daily needs of caregivers are prioritized – socially, spatially, and infrastructurally.