Eleonora Edreva: Artist in Residence

Artist Eleonora Edreva is inspired by the intersections of traditional knowledge and contemporary challenges. Her practice moves between textile, video, and installation, as well as older artistic techniques that have been given new life, such as the plant dyeing of yarns. In her art, she has also created gardens for public use and used medicinal plants.

She holds a master’s degree in art and ecology and has recently completed a one-year Fulbright research fellowship on the theme of Bulgarian plant dyeing traditions. She currently resides in Sofia. During her residency at Kin, she is preparing her contribution to a group exhibition at the museum while also studying local craft traditions. She is also participating in “Den som sover” (The Sleeper), as well as the Night Festival in Korpilombolo and Pajala.

Artists in residence 2026

In 2026, artists Bernd Krauß, Mikhail Tolmachev, Rehaf Al Batniji, Simon Ferner, Eleonora Edreva, and Oyjon Khayrullaeva will spend time in Kiruna and Norrbotten conducting research, producing work, and collaborating on upcoming exhibitions and projects at Kin.

Bernd Krauß is developing his solo exhibition at the Art Workshop and will also lead the art camp during the winter break. Mikhail Tolmachev is continuing his work on the multi-year project Borg Mesch: A Photographer in Sápmi during the Colonial Period and is participating in the exhibition The Use of Photography: Borg Mesch, Hans-Olof Utsi, and Mikhail Tolmachev. Rehaf Al Batniji is preparing to participate in a group exhibition and conducting new research during his stay.

Simon Ferner is continuing his long-term work on mining history and the interlinked stories of LKAB in Kiruna, Grängesberg, and LAMCO in Liberia. Eleonora Edreva and Oyjon Khayrullaeva are focusing on local craft and knowledge traditions, with a particular interest in plant dyeing, health, and folk medicine, as part of their contributions to upcoming group exhibitions.

Read more about all the artists in residence at Kin 2026 here.

Images: Courtesy of the artist.