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TextileX Artist Talk with Ariane Mariane

October 4, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

In this talk, Ariane will give us insight into her work and share her thoughts about new traditions.

In this talk, Ariane will give us insight into her work and share her thoughts about new traditions.

Ariane Mariane is a German fiber artist living and working in Paris.

Trained in architecture and graphical textile design she felt in love with textile arts in 2004. Since 2008 she runs her own textile art studio, creating wall-hangings, sculptures, home decor, wearable art and accessories.

In her work she combines graphical design and several textile techniques to make outstanding pieces in a fancy and playful style. She paints with powerful colored fibers and creates little stories in a poetic and humorous way. Each item is unique: created by hand, in a time-consuming and artistic process.

In each piece Ariane Marianeexplores new techniques, association of colors and materials. She describes her process as involuntary, deconstructed and messy. “My workshop is filled up with fabrics, wool fibers, pigments, papers and findings of all kind. It’s my kingdom from where I travel to imaginary countries, enjoy great adventures and often come back with marvelous treasuries. My best creations “just happen or as Picasso pointed out:”Inspiration exists but it must find you working.””

In Ariane Mariane’s world, clothes and accessories stand side by side to wall hangings and sculptures. “I do not see any difference in making a garment or a picture,” she explains. “My approach is always graphical and somehow storytelling: a combination of colors, shapes and materials. In the beginning“ making art for art seemed pretentious to me and I needed a function to authorize myself to create. Nowadays I play around with both. I may even feel freer when doing wall hangings and sculptures. On the other hand it’s so exciting to see a creation transformed by another human. I love the sparkling eyes when a woman tries out an art vest, a hat or accessory. Something’s happening –the art work and the woman are transformed.”

The artist’s goal? Spread good vibes and color life.




Details

Date:
October 4, 2021
Time:
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Event Category:
Event Registration:
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Organized By

Ariane Mariane
TextileX

Venue

Paris
Paris, France

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