alexandra kehayoglou

Gasp! This is the absolutely stunning work of Buenos Aires based artist Alexandra Kehayoglou. Sculpture, textiles, grass!? Here is a description of Alexandra’s work, found on her site:

Alexandra Kehayoglou (Buenos Aires, 1981) is a visual artist who works primarily with textile materials. She creates her pieces in her studio in Buenos Aires, utilizing a wide array of technical skills with which she produces works combining textiles, sculpture and installation. She is primarily interested in production processes bringing together art and craft, and develops functional works as complete works of art, in which knowledge of the materials, the technique, and spectator are inseparably intertwined.

The pieces are made with surplus materials, weaved with the handtuft technique using a machine which the artist manipulates upon vertical frames, inserting stitch by stitch. The production process is arduous and long, requiring much physical effort and a very precise technique.

Kehayoglou’s repertoire includes memories of various native landscapes that the artist has visited and desires to preserve over time. Her renowned pastizales (grasslands), fields, and shelter tapestries are like sublime realities which the viewer can contemplate or utilize. Each one is unique, with a texture, weave and palette that will not be repeated. Each piece is created from an ancient family tradition that nonetheless gives new meaning to the craft of weaving by hand.

Ps. I dare you to try scrolling through her Instagram feed quickly. It’s impossible… you’ll be there for ages! So. Good.






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  2. Anna Scott /// 11.08.2019 /// 10:50pm

    Mind-blowingly beautiful! One thing is the fabulous textures and techniques, but the size of these pieces are simply gob-smacking. Thanks for sharing
    Anna

  3. Kaylee Dalton /// 11.09.2019 /// 8:56am

    I want to live inside those pieces!

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