The exhibition ”Patterns for Care” at Bonamatic, follows two tracks, one that unfolds in the intimate domestic space, and one that leads out into the common public space. Maria Finn and landscape architect Jacob Kamp have created works with references to textile patterns by the Danish pioneer in textile printing, Marie Gudme Leth, created in her own studio from the 40’s until the 60’s. In a series of collages Finn combines shoppinglists given to her while working as a home-helper in 90’s, with watercolour renderings of details from Leth’s patterns. Finn and Kamp have created a connection to De Gamles by, a historical and still functioning area with care facilities, where they on site have transferred a detail from one of Leth’s patterns with school chalk. The detail, a leaf, appear in different colours along the buildings to highlight how we construct environments for elderly and vulnerable residents. With a focus on the detail and the microhistory, Finn and Kamp here establishes a situation that connects intimacy and empathy with public space.

“Shoppinglist”, embroidery on linen/cotton, 95 x 54 cm, 2025. (1 package of rye bread, Welfare, 1 tray of liver paté, Care, 1 cucumber, Community, 6 eggs, Patience, ½ butter, Patterns)

“Kirsebær (after Marie Gudme Leth)”, appliqué, embroidery, linen/cotton, 110 x 153 cm, 2025.

“Vedbend (efter Marie Gudme Leth)”, watercolour, 30 x 40 cm, 2024.

“Mexico” (after Marie Gudme Leth), watercolour, 30 x 40 cm, 2024.

“Indiens blomster (after Marie Gudme Leth)”, framed watercolour, 30 x 40 cm, 2024.

“Patterns for Care”, digital print on dibond, 50 x 75 cm, 2025.

“Patterns for Care”, II digitalt print, 26,5 x 40 cm, 2025.

“Patterns for Care”, III + IV, digitalt print, 26,5 x 40 cm, 2025

Miracle (after Josef Frank), Museum for Contemporary Art, Roskilde, at Sct. Hans Garden, 2024.