Weaving as a form of writing
Throughout history, textiles have always served as vessels for memory and heritage because they tell stories.
They have the ability to pass on information for centuries while remaining connected to the person who created them.
For me, weaving is a process, not merely the execution of rules. This process involves the creative intent, sensitivity and life experience of the weaver carrying it out. Thus, within what appears to be a realm governed by the technical and binary determinism of weaving, countless avenues of escape open up, leading to imaginative narratives.
It is no coincidence that weaving has served a narrative function over the centuries, being used to pass down and evoke symbolisms.
Weaving is a meditative practice that requires calmness and focus. Once this balance is achieved, the repetitiveness of the weaving process can allow the mind to wander. Variations become paths and imaginative plots.
The Spigolature series embodies this approach to weaving, resulting from constructive emotional processing. 'Spigolature' refers to the practice of gleaning, which is a process of evaluating and recovering both material and emotional elements.
