Weaving Narratives
Public textile art project
Weaving Narratives is a public textile art project aiming to collect, record and exhibit contemporary personal narratives embedded in textile art pieces created by Nice to Meet You, Art Collective.
The project intends to create an avenue for public expression through art, measuring the pulse of public opinion and sentiment across relevant topics affecting our community today. The written responses of people to questions posted by the artist will be woven into sculptural textile artworks, keeping a tangible record of public expression that can later be exhibited and talked about.
The first textile artworks to be created will incorporate written responses from the community on COVID-19; specifically on people’s approaches to remaining HOPEFUL under the difficulty and uncertainty ought to the pandemic.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Interested individuals, institutions and businesses can sponsor the project by engaging their selves and/or the communities they serve to answer the artist’s questions on ‘hope under the pandemic’. Written responses and the associated textile artworks containing them will be shared on Instagram (ac.n2mu) Partnering institutions can subsequently request from the artist an exhibition proposal to showcase the artworks at their locations.
INFORMATION RELEASE FORM:
Participating individuals will complete an information release form consenting to the use of their written responses as part of the artist’s production and implementation of the Weaving Narratives project.
THE ART (WORK) DESCRIPTION:
Textile artworks of different sizes, shapes, and colors will be created by the artist in which single or multiple written responses by participating individuals will be woven into any given piece. ONLY the written responses will be included, leaving the identity (names) of persons anonymous on the artworks. The names of participating individuals will be included instead in the description of the work.
TO PARTICIPATE >> ANSWER THE QUESTION HERE in one sentence (50 words max.), and follow on Instagram (ac.n2mu) to get updated on the project and see your response on his textile artworks.
This art installation is part of the Weaving Narratives collection.
The rationale for the
Weaving Narrative Project:
Writing or sharing a personal story can be self-soothing and is an intervention to support the healing of a person who might be going through or has experienced trauma.
Weaving in itself is a meditative and calming process.
Please send us your story if you want to participate in the Weaving Narrative Project.
If you would like to join as a weaver, send your Bio.
Mixed Media, 2023.
Collaboration between LG Jusleine Daniel & Martin Calvino.
Special thanks for sharing our projects!
We greatly appreciate your support in helping us spread the word about our work. Your generosity in sharing our projects on your social media channels, with your colleagues and friends, and within your community has been invaluable in raising awareness and support for our cause. We are grateful for your efforts in helping us make a difference and look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.
Thank you again for your support!