A collection of three large scale wall hangings, 2019
Fluorescemt neon yarn
700cm x 120cm
590 x 120cm
650 x 120cm
Reflective fluorescent yarn adapts and itself creates new ambientconditions that is highly sensitized to the fluctuations of light and dark.
A group show curated by Jean Blanchaert at Teatro Franco Parenti
Parenti Design District during Salone di Mobile in Milan, April 2019.
Homo Faber 2018 - Venice
Crafting a more human nature
14-30 September 2018
An inspiring showcase of the finest European Craftmanship.
It's an honour to be selected amongst the Best European Craftsmen and present 'Tactile Intuition' a large scale wallpiece at Home Faber 2018.
'Best of Europe'
is curated by Jean Blanchaert.
A thick cotton warp and weft in two custom dyed colours create an irregular structure suggestive of a secret instinctive surrounding. The custom dyed colours symbolize a magnetic groundness, creating a monolithic landscape with a profound echo. The wall-piece hangs heavily from a solid brass rod, emphasizing the downfall weight of the piece like a cascade, creating a spatial 'environment'.
100% fishnet cotton
120 x 485 x 15cm
17 kg
'When Swedish Lace is woven, the pattern doesn't show up until the fabric is off the loom and only then the fabric is relaxed and the pattern is shown
A collection of hand-dyed copper wire and monofilament samples in leno weaves made on a George Wood Loom
100% aplaca wool
105 x 300cm
100% hand-dyed cotton
110 x 267cm
A collection of handwoven throws
The Joanna Louca for Black Celebration collection consists of hand-woven, oversized statement pieces, made of chunky wool which is employed as key ingredient. The opulent richness and heaviness of the weaves is fundamental to the collection, as it combines the tweed, the pointed drafts and the spaced knots to provide each piece with individuality and character
An exhibition illustrating a progressive dialogue between traditional costumes and contemporary fashion.
The costume was designed and handwoven taking inspiration form Greek folk costumes.
Handwoven rug wool
100% wool
100x200cm
Part of the process of handweaving
Weaving process
The changes of the pattern based on an extended or short repeat of the double cloth create a block effect almost architectural.
50% monofilament, 50% cotton
250 x 65cm
100% Wool, 80% Monofilament, 10% Cotton, 10% Silk
92 x 62.5cm
92 x 62.5cm
100% Wool
100 x 200cm
100% Cotton
80% Cashmere, 20% Cotton
115 x 175cm,
115 x 200cm,
115 x 210cm
50% Copper Wire, 50% Monofilament
102 x 265cm
60% Cotton, 20% Linen, 10% Mohair, 10% Wool
110 x 250cm
80% Cashmere, 20% Cotton
80% Merino Wool, 20% Cotton
115 x 175 cm, 115 x 200 cm
110 x 210 cm, 110 x 245 cm
40% Chenille, 30% Wool, 20% Mohair, 10% Cotton
110 x 250cm