Magnhild Kennedy

Frost, live at Longyearbyen

2012-01-23T03:51:00.000-08:00

Aggie wears her Damselfrau mask on stage at Svalbard.

photo by Ingvild Kolnes

http://frostnorway.com/

Vogue Italia+Paulina

2012-01-05T03:10:00.000-08:00

Two black lacy numbers of mine in a shoot by Paulina Otylie Surys and high corsetress Sian Hoffman. Click title to go to Paulina's profile in Vogue.

Portraits

2012-01-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

Two portraits of yours truly taken by Lars Myhren Holand. One with vodka and Noosk. One in the garden of composer Michael Nyman, at his house in North London.
http://larsmyhrenholand.com/

Dragonfly for Rebecca, spirit of 2011

2012-01-02T08:12:00.001-08:00

I was given a hand me down this Christmas from Rebecca, through Graham. A beautiful Victorian bone silk bodice, full of beading and sequins for the purpose of mask making. It was falling apart, and Rebecca wanted it to have a second life. She gave me the whole thing for my work, and all she wanted back was a small piece, reformed into a token, amulet, something to ware, anything....In literal spirit of metamorphosis I made her a dragonfly brooch. Most of the material from pieces of the bodice,stuffed with cotton wool and glass beads for weight, some brass detailing I got from this wonderful little shop i Marais and some antique Czechoslovakian filigree buttons for eyes. It's sort of a Japanese fighter plane, merged with a stuffed animal. It is approx 14 cm long and 12 cm wing span. I gave it to her on the last day of 2011. She was happy.Graham was happy. What a good project to end the year with.I am happy.

Personae Magazine (N)

2011-12-16T15:43:00.000-08:00

Journalist Linn Carin Dirdal sat down with me earlier this year for a chat, and don't you think it ended up in Personae Magazine back home in Norway. I am waaay chuffed! To have my little name on the cover alongside Kawakubo, Yamamoto and Cindy Sherman is awesome! The photos in the magazine are by Sayaka Maruyama of yours truly in some lacy feathery stuff.

Peccavi by Paulina Otylie Syrus for THE FUTURISTA

2011-12-08T05:12:00.000-08:00

Damselfrau pieces in very lush surroundings......

Photography: Paulina Otylie Surys

Styling: Irene Manicone

Make up: Anita Brulee

Hair: Naoki Nakanome

I love it!

Band of clowns

2011-12-08T04:59:00.000-08:00

Popov, Mattymatte, Maxagazz, Seskapil, Mump, Snub, Finist, Pock, Ran and Root.

hand dyed/hand woven starched cotton, pom-poms, paint, embroidery, vintage czech ribbons.

Lestida

2011-12-08T04:57:00.001-08:00

hand dyed/hand woven starched cotton, vintage sequins, paper, metallic pom-poms, embroidery.

Bothida

2011-12-08T04:56:00.000-08:00

Black silk, plastic beading, satin ribbon.

Lasiodora

2011-12-08T04:54:00.001-08:00

Net, hairy synthetic tassle, faux pearls, mother of pearl, satin ribbons with mother of pearl detail.

Dagbladet Søndag - 20.11.2011

2011-11-26T06:19:00.000-08:00

Interview in Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet. By Lars Myhren Holand

Loving & Holding ltd.

2011-11-20T05:35:00.000-08:00

Quality! Magnhild “Damselfrau”Kennedy is an uncompromising designer making masks out of London.
(Words and pictures published in Dagbladet SØNDAG 20.11.2011.)

Copyright Lars Myhren Holand 2011. All rights reserved.
http://larsmyhrenholand.com/blog/2011/11/20/damselfrau/

"Ballad of..." magazine

2011-11-19T05:50:00.000-08:00

Damselfrau mask, Strigoi, featured in "Ode to Lilith", a story photographed by Paulina Otylie Surys in "Ballad of..." magazine this month.

http://paulinasurys.co.uk/

Damselfrau

2011-11-15T09:18:00.000-08:00

Photos by Dineke Versluis
http://www.dinekeversluis.nl

A view on the Private view

2011-11-03T12:32:00.000-07:00

click the title for my flickr set.

Damselfrau Solo Exhibition at Doors Showcase!

2011-09-09T04:38:00.000-07:00

Doors Showcase is pleased to present Damselfrau, the first solo exhibition by self-taught maskmaker Magnhild Kennedy.

Damselfrau, which means Maiden Wife in German, is also the Norwegian artist’s pseudonym. This abstruse play with language and identity signals the artist’s penchant for layered meanings and her desire to defy simple interpretation. Her masks are not merely objects of beauty displaying her craftsmanship or even a device of titillating self-concealment for the wearer. They are loaded with history and stories.
Whether exquisitely beautiful or seemingly absurd, the masks are made with delicate fabrics, embroidery, beading and paint. Materials are gathered from many far flung places and different eras - lace inherited from Norway’s first feminist, hair from old Japanese Geisha hair pieces, glass beads picked off the Christmas decorations off Champs-Elysees. They allude to the intimate relationship between past and present as well as the tensions created by fusing diverse elements.

Magnhild Kennedy lives and works in London. She has been practising as a mask maker since 2007. Her masks have been acquired by private collectors and worn by acclaimed electronica duo Royksopp. Damselfrau opens on 20 October, continues until 26 November 2011.

Private view the 20th of October at 6pm to 9pm. Doors Showcase, 20 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3DU. Come!

Norway

2011-07-23T15:36:00.001-07:00

My dear fellows. These are sad and strange days. Onwards and upwards. Together!

Arrakis

2011-07-15T07:41:00.000-07:00

Commissioned Piece.
1880's lace, sequins, elastic, satin ribbon.

Mayes

2011-06-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

Antique French lace w jets, beads and metal wire. Vintage trim. Late 19th Century silk ribbon, faux pearls painted w metallic paints. Vintage Chezc ribbons.

Y & U(birds)

2011-06-10T01:10:00.001-07:00

Starched pale green cotton, metallic paint, sequins, embroidery and embroidered applique, antique French beaded applique, satin ribbon, French antique jet beads.

Chiffon Magazine

2011-05-20T15:38:00.000-07:00

Felicity Ingram photographed 2 of my little lace numbers for Los Angeles based Chiffon Magazine. print and online.

Koi

2011-05-12T08:30:00.000-07:00

Starched cotton, Antique lace, Jets, sequins & glass beads. Silver thread & black cotton ribbons.

Gunnar Tufta

2011-04-04T13:43:00.001-07:00

Fellow London based Norwegian, fashion photographer Gunnar, has taken a series of photos of my work, and they are truly wonderful!
Here is a wee taster.

Click on the title and transport your self to his site for more of his excellent work.

Mou

2011-03-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

Crocheted vintage Czech ribbon and various snail's deserted houses.

Ocelli

2011-02-05T14:25:00.001-08:00

Gray hand dyed/woven starched cotton, Vintage 1880´s lace, crocheted hair from late 19th century geisha hairpiece, crocheted acrylic string, faux pearls, vintage sequins and cotton thread embroidery. Satin ribbon.

Budeie

2011-01-26T16:45:00.001-08:00

White linen, cotton thread embroidery.

TOY

2011-01-26T02:50:00.000-08:00

Stylist Rebecca Sammon,s blog.
See her wonderful work here : http://rebeccasammon.com

Hänsel & Gretel

2011-01-02T08:05:00.000-08:00

2nd generation Microwave clown faces.

Nut

2010-12-11T07:04:00.000-08:00

A twin with a twin.

Starched cotton, sequins, metallic and cotton thread embroidery and vintage Czech ribbons.

Strigoi

2010-12-08T11:12:00.001-08:00

Black and red net, faux pearls, black cotton crochet, vintage black and pink lace.

LOVELETTER

2010-12-02T11:30:00.000-08:00

Oona

2010-11-25T02:29:00.000-08:00

Starched Cotton, Metallic and fabric paint, Cotton thread crochet, Synthetic weave crochet, Vintage Czech ribbon.

Semi literal interpretation of childhood fairy icon; lovesick Oona from Ridley Scott´s Legend.

Pignerol

2010-11-18T08:10:00.001-08:00

Crochet, sequins and faux pearls.

Odei

2010-11-17T01:52:00.000-08:00

Starched cotton, vintage ostrich feathers, metallic paint, embroidery, vintage czech ribbons.

Enokae

2010-11-16T01:54:00.000-08:00

Enokae. This photographer is quite magnificent. He chose to work with one of my hardest pieces to shoot, and he gave it more depth than it deserves! I am so happy with these shots and to see my work on the beautiful model Simon Kotyk. Rarely have I seen such a stunning young man.

http://enokae.com

Diptera

2010-10-23T07:33:00.001-07:00

1880´s black lace on hand dyed/woven starched cotton. Satin ribbon.

MOMO

2010-10-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

Hand dyed/woven starched cotton, white veil, gold/silver vintage angel confetti, metallic and cotton thread, vintage Czech ribbons, White fabric paint.

Samodivas

2010-10-04T13:18:00.001-07:00

Hand dyed/hand woven starched cotton, synthetic red fabric, mirrors, vintage glass and plastic beads, cotton thread, satin ribbon.

Tunda

2010-09-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

Hand dyed/hand woven starched cotton, pom-pom´s, metallic crochet, beads, metallic enamel paint, satin ribbon.

1780

2010-09-22T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hand woven/hand dyed starched cotton, embroidery, plastic beads, satin ribbon.

Clémati

2010-09-15T02:38:00.001-07:00

Hand dyed/hand woven starched cotton. White pom pom´s. Metallic paint. Linen thread. Satin ribbon.

Coracops

2010-09-09T09:34:00.001-07:00

Hand woven and hand dyed starched cotton, black tassel and black pom poms.
Here with matching collar made from an old golden necklace, metallic crochet and black tassel.

Moray

2010-08-22T03:40:00.001-07:00

Black two layered net, jetted Victorian black lace, Mother of Pearl shell fragments, satin ribbon.

Gong Gong

2010-07-28T14:16:00.001-07:00

White faux pearls, beads and embroidery in Pinks on black mesh and black and white sheer polyester.

Saguaro

2010-07-28T14:14:00.001-07:00

Multi colored embroidery on hand dyed/woven starched cotton.

Mabala

2010-07-20T07:58:00.000-07:00

French 19th century jetted lace and ribbon-work on hand woven and hand dyed starched cotton. Satin ribbons.

Lepidot

2010-06-07T12:22:00.002-07:00

19th century lace, black mesh, cotton and metallic thread. Satin ribbon.

Amaltheia

2010-06-07T12:22:00.001-07:00

Starched cotton, synthetic orange net,vintage and new beads and sequins. Satin ribbons.

Annatto

2010-05-24T15:06:00.001-07:00

Starched cotton, vintage beads and sequins, white fabric paint, beaded tassels. Satin ribbon.

Roucou

2010-05-24T04:07:00.000-07:00

Starched cotton. Faux pearls, beads and embroidery. Satin ribbon.

St. Lotus

2010-03-29T00:30:00.000-07:00

Victorian cotton lace. Victorian jet beads. Satin ribbon.

Scene.

2010-02-11T10:53:00.000-08:00

Anneli Drecker / Røyksopp. Photo: Gry Garness.

Microwave Clown face.

2010-01-15T13:56:00.000-08:00

Team Uncool fashion blog.

2010-01-15T13:19:00.000-08:00

I´m blogged for the first time! Dear sirs, I´m honored xxx

Webster Hall, NYC

2009-12-09T14:01:00.000-08:00

Photo by Erez Avissar,

Røyksopp in London.

2009-11-12T08:04:00.000-08:00

Picks by Taya Uddin

Anneli Drecker

2009-11-10T07:35:00.001-08:00

Røyksopp in Hamburg. Pic Danny Maack

Röyksopp.

2009-11-06T13:56:00.000-08:00

Röyksopp, Shepherds Bush Empire 05/11/09
I was so lucky to see my work on stage at this beautiful London venue. Living in Spain 8 years ago, the Melody AM album was my soundtrack. Little did I know I would, years, later embellish this great great band on USA and Europe tour.
Delight!

Torbjørn Brundtland, pic by Carsten Windhorst

Boudica

2009-10-23T14:40:00.000-07:00

Damselfrau & Alex Christie, Robert Kennedy, Cerinyn

To shield the glistening brain.

2009-09-10T04:46:00.000-07:00

O make me a mask and a wall to shut from your spies
Of the sharp, enamelled eyes and the spectacled claws
Rape and rebellion in the nurseries of my face,
Gag of dumbstruck tree to block from bare enemies
The bayonet tongue in this undefended prayerpiece,
The present mouth, and the sweetly blown trumpet of lies,
Shaped in old armour and oak the countenance of a dunce
To shield the glistening brain and blunt the examiners,
And a tear-stained widower grief drooped from the lashes
To veil belladonna and let the dry eyes perceive
Others betray the lamenting lies of their losses
By the curve of the nude mouth or the laugh up the sleeve.

Dylan Thomas

Mus musculus.

2009-09-03T07:56:00.000-07:00

16.08.2009 Look book 2008-2009
Alexander Christie, Robert kennedy, Cereinyn.

Boudica, Medea & Theodora

2009-09-03T07:53:00.000-07:00

Boudica

Alexander Christie, Robert Kennedy, Cereinyn.

Solids.

2009-09-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

Sappho.

Solid.

Alexander Christie, Robert Kennedy, Cereinyn.

Texcoco

2009-09-03T07:45:00.000-07:00

Alex Christie, Robert Kennedy, Cereinyn.

Demeter and Persephone.

2009-09-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

Alexander Chrstie, Robert Kennedy, Cereinyn.

Totempole.

2009-09-03T07:31:00.001-07:00

Photo: Alexander Christie
Make-up: Robert kennedy
Model: Cereinyn Ord

1995

2009-08-21T14:29:00.001-07:00

Logo work for love and friendship.

Damselfrau Cluster Brooches/Pendants

2009-08-03T00:58:00.000-07:00

Chain mail with various beads and silver findings. Linen thread.

French bread.

2009-07-26T01:48:00.000-07:00

On request from Aurelien Dufau. Text from a beautiful Russian Birthday song translated to English.

Sappho

2009-07-26T01:08:00.000-07:00

Two layered mesh, 19th century lace, sequins, glass beads and embroidery with satin ribbons.

Damselfrau Serpent Brooches/Pendants

2009-07-26T00:48:00.001-07:00

Stained chain mail, various glass, ceramic and plastic beads, Swarovski´s and linen thread.

Non.

2009-05-23T07:16:00.000-07:00

Two of my masks in a fashion story by Sayaka Maruyama and Tomohiro Kono.

Damselfrau Chainmail Brooches.

2009-05-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

Chain mail, Vintage Czech filligree and various glass, plastic and ceramic beads, Swarovski,s and linen thread.

Sport.

2009-05-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

Aurelien Dufau & Fanny Minka sporting my stuff.

Pics by Alex Christie

Damselfrau at French Vogue Online.

2009-05-03T16:14:00.000-07:00

Designer Alexandra Groover wears brooch by Damselfrau as she prances Paris streets and get caught on cam by French Vogue.

Butterfly Blonde.

2009-04-04T17:50:00.000-07:00

Mask:Magnhild Kennedy
Photo; Sayaka Maruyama Hair; Tomi
Model; Phoebe.

Heads.

2009-03-02T14:13:00.000-08:00

Embelished Veils.

Brass Band.

2009-02-23T01:53:00.000-08:00

Street salvage, chainmail, ostridge/pheasant feathers, 1940´s brass lockets, 1920/30´s Czech filligree buttons.

NO/ON(e)

2009-02-23T01:28:00.000-08:00

Backdrop.

Life is a banquet.

2009-02-23T01:22:00.000-08:00

"Home is where the heart is"

Fleur du Mal # 2

2009-02-23T01:18:00.000-08:00

Logowork for poster, Bodymap, Oslo.

The Bands.

2009-02-23T01:16:00.000-08:00

Backdrop design for girl band.

Action Fly

2009-02-20T05:06:00.000-08:00

Ink on paper, fly study for logo.

Madame de Pompadour´s shrunken head.

2009-02-16T08:33:00.001-08:00

Reversible Pompadour bag croshed in acrylic, black hair with beaded tassle.

Gold.

2009-02-16T08:26:00.000-08:00

Multipass: Sculpture/Bracelet

Crochet gold metal with gold tread detail and gold leather cord.

Gold
Glad that youre bound to return
Theres something I could have learned
Youre indestructable,always believe in.

Qui tout..

2009-02-14T08:49:00.000-08:00

Totems.Encore.

2009-02-14T06:15:00.000-08:00

Bijoux Norvégienne

2009-02-09T04:08:00.000-08:00

Chainmail work;

The Dolly Sisters. RIP. I often make things with them in mind. "Would this be something they could wear?"

This beautiful bride is great inspiration.

A room with a view.

2009-02-09T04:02:00.000-08:00

Multipass: Head piece/ sculpture.

Black Hole Antoinette.

2009-02-09T02:28:00.000-08:00

Hairpieces I made for Alexandra Groover´s Collapsed Stars catwalk show in Brixton, September 2008. They are embellished with small green and blue,true to nature, fly-fishing flies.

Pic by Armando De Ath

Tea at Alex´s studio.

Titty Totems.

2009-02-09T01:18:00.001-08:00

Camoufalge for a bare chest.
" Le Poirot"
Suede leather detail on gold enamel painted leather base

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A very merry un-last supper.

2009-02-08T14:11:00.000-08:00

Birthday card for my urban tribes social compass, Bronwyn.

Totems.

2009-02-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

I was so lucky as to be introduced to Sayaka Maruyama and TOMI, a photo/hair-team out of this world. And how happy was I, when they liked the masks I make and wanted to use them in their photographs.

http://www.syk-jp.com
http://www.tomi-hair.com
http://www.neonoclockworks.com

Dead End Graphics.

2009-02-08T13:46:00.000-08:00

But hey, we had a good time together!

KIT.

2009-02-08T13:42:00.000-08:00

On invitation from Trondheim Art Academy, Norway, I did some sketches for their new gallery logo.
It´s plain to see that I was very into Frank Stella when I did this.
PS; I didn´t get the job.

Home is where the heart is.

2009-02-08T13:37:00.000-08:00

A series of iconoclastic pastiches I have worked on since 2005. They are now a family of 14.
Its based on those enamel or ceramic tiles hanging in grandparents kitchen. It was a big thing i the 50´s. They would say things like; "Home is where the heart is" , "God sees all" and other proverbs. Sometimes even in latin. I have seen things alike, in embroidery, felt or knitting. They are eerie things.
I have also ben inspired by Klaus Staeck and John Hartfield.