Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
Presentation
A course by Diana Cunha , Textile Artist
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“Hello, my name is Diana Meneses Cunha, I'm 45 years old, I'm Portuguese and I'm a textile artist. I found what my world would become after learning the technique of tapestry on loom from an Australian artist living in New York, Maryanne Moodie. Since that time, I have developed my own language and style, giving my pieces a contemporary character using ancient techniques such as loom tapestry, macramé and embroidery.”
In this video lesson Diana Cunha addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry. Learn how to create unique tapestry pieces from the basics to completion.
Partial transcription of the video
“Presentation Hello, welcome to my Domestika course. I am very happy to be here and five years ago I would not dream that I could be here one day, my life was very different. And that is what I will tell you in this class. My name is Diana Cunha, I am Portuguese and I am a textile artist. Since I was a teenager, I work with wool. However, I worked in the financial area for 20 years, six of which in Angola. 2015 was a decisive year for my artistic career. I was desperate to create and I really felt a need to find an escape for everyday life. So I started searching on Pinterest. And I discover...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Frame Loom Tapestry
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Craft -
Areas
Accessory Design, Decoration, Fiber Arts, Textile Design, Weaving
Diana Cunha
A course by Diana Cunha
Diana Cunha is a Portuguese textile artist who, after graduating in international relations and working for 20 years in the banking sector, discovered her true passion for textiles. After taking some courses in 2015, she started to work with frame loom tapestry, macramé, and embroidery, developing her own visual language and style.
At the beginning of 2016, she created her brand Oficina 166 and at the end of 2017, she expanded her studio to work with a team of two people while teaching creative workshops and courses.
She has held two exhibitions in Lisbon and works with clients in several countries such as the United States, Luxembourg, Belgium, Angola, and Portugal.
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