In the exhibition '(Sinne) Käsin' at the Vigeland Museum, Åsne Kummeneje Mellem (1995) explores the contemporary relevance of Kven craftsmanship, or 'käsityö'. Through her art, Mellem delves into her Kven identity and heritage, while also building on traditional materials and techniques.

The title '(Sinne) Käsin' has a double meaning in the Kven language. The word 'käsin' can be translated to "hand", but in a broader sense, it also means something made by hand. The combination of these words can be translated to 'over there', suggesting a direction and movement towards a specific place. This raises questions about what aspects of one's heritage to carry forward, and how to reimagine traditional craftsmanship in new ways.