Thursday, 2 May 2024

Textile Details

'Roberta Bacic', by Ana Zlatkes. (Photo: Martin Melaugh)
'Roberta Bacic', by Ana Zlatkes. (Photo: Martin Melaugh)

 

Title of Textile:Roberta Bacic
Maker: Ana Zlatkes
Country of Origin: Argentina
Year Produced: 2019
Size (cm): 31cm (w) x 21cm (l)
Materials: A mixture of natural and synthetic fabrics, mainly scraps
Type of Textile: Arpillera
Description:

This arpillera was specially commissioned for the exhibition Arpilleras Poéticas (December 2023 - March 2024). It is Ana Zlatkes' textile representation of Conflict Textiles curator Roberta Bacic, who, with Mapuche poet Jaime Huenún Villa, co-produced the book "ARPILLERAS POÉTICAS" (2023).

Observing the completed piece Ana states: "This is how I see Roberta; introducing her audience to the wonderful world of arpilleras, with passion".

Ana's choice of imagery complements AUTORETAZO Roberta Bacic (p.80 "ARPILLERAS POÉTICAS").

Owner: Conflict Textiles collection
Location: Conflict Textiles store
Original / Replica: Original
Photographer: Martin Melaugh
Provenance: This textile representation was commissioned by Curator Roberta Bacic for publication in the "Arpilleras Poéticas" book in place of a photo.


Textile exhibited at: Arpilleras Poéticas, 7/12/2023 - 12/02/2024
Archivos Textiles: memorias que persisten, 12/02/2024 - 17/03/2024
Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey, 21/06/2024 - 31/03/2025


Textile Detail Image(s)

  AUTORETAZO Roberta Bacic