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Textile sculptural ensemble in plant fibers

Project type

Mural textile sculpture ensemble

Material

Chambira

Weaving technique

Hand-woven spiral (contemporary basketry)

About the Project
This project brings together three circular textile pieces made from plant fibers, conceived as a sculptural mural ensemble for a contemporary domestic space. The pieces explore the spiral form as a constructive structure, starting from a dense core that progressively opens up, incorporating rhythm, air, and transparency throughout the weave.

Origin of the Form
The proposal takes as its starting point Colombian hats woven from plant fibers, not from a reproduction of the utilitarian object, but from a formal reinterpretation adapted to the language of contemporary interior design. By transferring this reference to a flat, mural format, the volume disappears, giving way to a graphic and sculptural reading, designed to engage in dialogue with the wall and the surrounding space.

Material and Technique
The ensemble was woven entirely by the artist using Peruvian chambira, a rare and highly valued plant fiber, renowned for its strength and quality. The technique employed is a spiral hand-weaving method, linked to contemporary basketry practices and traditional systems for winding plant fibers, reinterpreted through a modern lens.

Color and Context
The color palette {corn, red, and blue} is inspired by the colors of the Colombian flag, establishing a direct cultural link with the commission's context. The red tones were dyed with dyes sourced from the rainforest, while the blue was achieved with natural dyes, respecting the fiber's materiality and its behavior in the weaving process.

Interpretation of the Ensemble
More than individual decorative objects, these pieces function as a textile sculptural ensemble, where the relationship between sizes and shapes generates a continuous visual dialogue. The project proposes a convergence of material tradition, contemporary design, and cultural context, positioning weaving as a relevant language within the private sphere.

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