Artist Cynthia Alberto joins us to share her practice and research on the art of the loom, exploring the relationships between weaving, healing, art, craft, history, and sustainability. A light reception in the Creativity Lab will follow the talk. This talk is presented in conjunction with Creativity Lab: Weaving Together.
Recommended for adults and teens. Preregistration is required.
Cynthia Alberto is an artist, designer, and founder of the Brooklyn-based healing arts studio Weaving Hand. Her focus is on bridging traditional and contemporary weaving techniques, drawing inspiration from ancient communities across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Alberto’s artwork, performances, and public weaving projects celebrate traditional and artisanal techniques while incorporating unconventional materials and embracing a zero-waste philosophy. These works continuously explore the many intersections between weaving and healing; craft and sustainability; and the importance of looms—an integral component of weaving history—recognizing their role in shaping this timeless craft.
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