This special feature presents an in-depth interview with artist Henar Iglesias, exploring her unique dedication to revitalizing featherwork. Learn about her artistic journey, from the careful selection and treatment of natural feathers to their thoughtful application in distinct, modern pieces. The conversation illuminates a fascinating craft that seamlessly blends timeless traditions with striking contemporary design, offering a fresh perspective on cultural revival and artistic innovation.
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An interview with Henar Iglesias, an artist specializing in the artistic and craft-based use of natural feathers. The conversation delves into her creative process, from feather selection and treatment to their application in unique pieces, highlighting a little-known craft that blends tradition with contemporary aesthetics.
This event features an interview with Henar Iglesias, an artist dedicated to the revival and artistic application of featherwork. Iglesias, who grew up surrounded by art and couture, chose to bring back this craft in Spain, drawing inspiration from Mesoamerican featherwork traditions. Her practice combines ancient techniques with a contemporary sensibility, influenced by her background in mathematics and artistic interests. The interview offers insight into her studio practice, detailing the meticulous process of selecting, treating, and applying feathers to create unique pieces. It sheds light on a craft that merges tradition, patience, and manual skill with modern aesthetic sensibilities, exploring the cultural significance of luxury and the relationship between humans and nature through the medium of feathers.
Free admission, subject to capacity. The event is one hour long and can be watched live via streaming.
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