Between September 18 and 22, we had the privilege of hosting George A. Miller Visiting Artist Patrizia Polese on our campus. This residency was made possible through the support of the School of Art & Design, the European Union Center, and the Center for Advanced Study.
During her visit, Polese conducted a three-day weaving workshop that was open to both the campus and the local community. The workshop provided an opportunity to dive headfirst into the world of textile art and encouraged participants to weave together personal stories.
Under Polese’s expert guidance, participants embarked on a creative journey exploring the art of weaving. Participants were equipped with looms, personal objects, and a vibrant array of materials dyed with colored tissue paper on cotton canvas. Each tapestry they created became a canvas for personal expression, offering a glimpse into their unique stories and perspectives.
"Interlaced" served as a platform for participants to share their stories using the language of textiles. Polese's expertise served as a guiding light, helping participants translate their thoughts and emotions into tangible art. Through the interplay of threads and colors, these tapestries became vibrant reflections of life stories, cultural influences, and personal experiences. Throughout the workshop, participants were encouraged to embrace natural fibers, textile waste, and unconventional materials, transforming them into meaningful pieces of art.
At the end of the three-day workshop, all the individual tapestries were connected together to create a large woven piece that features a communal narrative.
This collaborative woven piece is now on exhibition at the Siebel Center for Design until December 6.
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