New selection of artists

    

 

As always Textile Curator aims to show the depth and variety of contemporary textile art world wide, and this exhibition is no exception. The three featured artists this month all use vastly different techniques and subjects as their inspirations yet all three show a richness of colour, texture and knowledge. The intensity of imagery and colours combined with their complexity and combinations of stitches makes the work of South American’s Chiachio & Giannone (Leo Chiachio and Ganiel Giannone) truly unique. We’re thrilled to have an exclusive interview with this duo who to date have a relatively low internet presence. Alaskan based artist Keren Lowell’s art uses texture, pattern and often illumination to create thought inspiring atmospheric pieces often in muted tones. In her interview she details some of the concepts behind her images as well as why textiles is her favoured medium. Finally, Australian Lucy Carroll’s quilts cover a topic rarely depicted with such sensitivity – the military. Her description of how she makes a quilt is well worth a read to those who are new to quilting or looking for a different technique as she often paints the fabric which gives her work such an artistic quality.