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Cut up
Torn
Destroyed

Woven
Embroidered
Tufted

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Textile Art between Nature, Critique, and Transformation

 

I work at the intersection of painting, drawing, and textile craftsmanship. Through weaving, embroidery, tufting and punch needle, I transform used fabrics, paper and yarn into dense, organically growing textures. The materials are cut and torn, stitched and rewoven, a creative process that embodies both decay and renewal.

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Nature is always my starting point. Organic, moss-like forms spread across canvases, lines branch like roots, evoking nervous systems or woven landscapes. These textile structures stand for connection, responsibility and vulnerability.

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I studied fashion design and worked for several years in the fashion industry. But the prevailing linear value system, driven by overproduction, exploitation, and a throwaway mentality, conflicted with my beliefs. I chose to step away. My artistic practice is a deliberate counter-movement, rooted in craft, reuse, and a deeper engagement with material, time, and responsibility.

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The tension between nature and culture and the cycles of life play a big role in my work. Textile techniques, traditionally associated with craft, become a language of art for me – powerful, fragile, and reflective.

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In my work, natural observation, material research, and social critique are woven into layered visual narratives.

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© 2025 by Claudia Schwarz

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