Threads of Change: The Art of Symbiosis in Upcycled Weaving
Katerina Ablamskaya’s work reimagines weaving traditions through the integration of unconventional materials, pushing beyond the softness of wool to explore unexpected textures. Fishing nets, metal scrubbing pads, polypropylene ropes, and discarded electronics are woven into her tapestries, inviting viewers to experience a radical take on textile art.
Her latest series, Symbionts, delves into the delicate interplay between nature and technology. Each piece presents a tapestry of rigid electronics and soft fibres layered to reflect the complex ecosystems found in the natural world. Wires, synthetic threads, and organic materials coexist within each work, evoking the interdependence found in symbiotic relationships where different elements thrive together.
Symbionts does not forecast a dystopian future but instead celebrates the beauty of natural processes, encouraging a thoughtful interaction with our environment. Ablamskaya’s practice of upcycling traditional weaving techniques with found materials serves as a meditation on the Anthropocene, a time when nature and human-made objects converge.
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Her latest series, Symbionts, delves into the delicate interplay between nature and technology. Each piece presents a tapestry of rigid electronics and soft fibres layered to reflect the complex ecosystems found in the natural world. Wires, synthetic threads, and organic materials coexist within each work, evoking the interdependence found in symbiotic relationships where different elements thrive together.
Symbionts does not forecast a dystopian future but instead celebrates the beauty of natural processes, encouraging a thoughtful interaction with our environment. Ablamskaya’s practice of upcycling traditional weaving techniques with found materials serves as a meditation on the Anthropocene, a time when nature and human-made objects converge.
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We are proud to be a subscriber-funded publication with members in 185 countries. We know our readership is passionate about textiles, so we invite you to help us preserve and promote the stories, memories, and histories that fabric holds. Your support allows us to publish our magazine, and also ‘what's on’ information, and subscription interviews, reviews, and long-read articles in our online blog.
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