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„What I learned while being bedbound“ by Claudia Donaldson

The artwork Das Bett (2023) is featured in Claudia Donaldson’s article What I Learned While Being Bedbound. In the piece, the author reflects on her recovery from a serious fall resulting in a femoral neck fracture. After surgery and a ten-day hospital stay, she was confined to bed, leading her to a period of deep introspection. Donaldson compares her experience to that of artists like Frida Kahlo and Tracey Emin, who found creative expression in times of isolation and illness. This period of rest ultimately transformed her perspective, fostering greater mindfulness and a renewed understanding of physical and mental healing.

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Fotocredit: Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery