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Loose Threads / Hilos Sueltos, Estefanía De Ros
Loose Threads / Hilos Sueltos, Estefanía De Ros
Masters Theses
In this body of work, I’ve collaborated with four artisans from my home country, Guatemala: Apolonio Vicente, Vinicio Vicente, Mario Poz and Manuel Otsojay. They all use traditional craft methods with natural materials: wicker, wool, and cotton. I interweave, overlap, and knot mementos from my childhood with current ideas and dialogues that contain loose threads to the work. All of the layers merge in fluid forms with texture and movement. The curtains let light in, the rug sets warmth, and the “cayuco” invites you to slow down.
I aim to push back against the devaluing of craft traditions, especially in …