Textile artist, Vanessa Barragão is dedicated to the creation of tapestries using a variety of techniques. Her artwork combines using ancestral techniques of latch hooking, crochet, weaving, knitting, basketry, and felting.
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| Living Coral Tapestry |
Originally from the south of Portugal, Vanessa now resides in
Porto, the northern region.
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| Ocean Tapestry |
Vanessa’s inspiration for her artwork originates from her
connection to the ocean acquired while growing up near the seaside.
Representation of coral reefs are evidenced within her tapestries through the
combination of craft and the recycled materials she uses.
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| Bleached Coral |
While attending Lisbon University for her Master degree using an
ecological artisanal process, Vanessa developed her first wool yarn collection
and tapestries.
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| Botanical Tapestry - World Map 600 cm x 200 cm Work in progress |
The materials used in these amazing tapestries come from the
deadstock of local factories, which are then cleaned, and selected for use in
her projects.
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| Botanical Tapestry The largest tapestry Vanessa has ever made. |
In an upcycling effort to combat the negative image of pollution
from the textile industry, Vanessa’s productions are comprised of craft and
recycled materials to become carpets and tapestries for walls and floors.
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| Melissa's Garden |
Visit the links below to see many more
incredible artworks by Vanessa.
incredible artworks by Vanessa.
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