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“Here
you will see a few examples of
my recent project with a community
in the Hunza Valley, on the old
silk route in northern Pakistan.
Surrounded by snowy peaks and
glaciers in the Karakorum mountains,
the area is famous for weaving
and embroidery.
Modern aesthetics and age-old
craftsmanship are combined in
this rewarding artistic experiment:
a meeting of cultures and ideas
that honor traditional skills
with a fresh approach.
The project is focused on the
well-being and development of
the local community. Under the
tutelage of Turkmen master weavers,
women are reviving long-lost
textile skills perfected by their
ancestors. They receive fair
wages that contribute to their
family income, and child labor
is prohibited.
The works in this series have
a sense of mystery: they look
both ancient and modern, and
the texture is delicate, yet
earthy: the perfect combination
for my aesthetic.” |
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