August 11 - 21, 2020
A solo exhibition featuring textile work by Margita Pencevova. Registration for appointments can be found here.
From The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center:
“In recent years, Margita has been working with art methods and supplies that are sustainable and she has been researching and experimenting with tinctorial plants of Central Texas in her creative process.
“I made natural colors and mordants from plants, and then applied them in my art when dyeing and mono printing on cloth or paper. This fascinating art method is called eco print. Eco print is a slow and sustainable art experience that produces a visual record of nature’s fleeting magical moment and place. It is a celebration of harmony and balance in creative interaction with Mother Nature. I call it the Tai Chi of Textile Arts.”
Her “I only Have Dyes for You” scarf series, she explores several natural dye and mono printing methods on silk and silk/wool blends. First, she responsibly harvests plant parts of local plants with tinctorial properties on her walks around Austin, or from her garden. Next, she prepares mordants and dyes from them, and also from Cochineal, an insect. Then, she experiments with various dye methods.”
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, 78701 TX
(512) 478-6222
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