Play

I came across Annika Oskarssons work while searching for precedent for our current project. I've seen her work before and I really like some of her projects. The above picture is from the project Koja that was exhibited in Nacka konsthall last year. It explores how kids builds 'Kojor'. 

It doesn't seem to be any exact translation for the word koja in english. In sweden the word koja usually refer to structures like shelters or tree houses that have been created by kids. The best word in english is perhaps children's dens.

Annika Oskarsson have done several projects with kids exploring how kids perceive and experience their surroundings. She has also been commisioned for several playgrounds, play sculptures and public art projects. annikaoscarsson.com 

In the description for the exhibition Koja it talks about 'kojor' as temporary and often fragile creations built from found materials. Whitout having to apply to any safety restrictions or rules.

In our current project we are creating a play space for under fives. Our aim was to provide material and space for the kids to build 'kojor' and other creations. One of the challanges are the safety restrictions. But also how to provide the amount of flexibility needed for the structure to keep interesting.