Talented craftsperson and artist Ana Teresa Barboza’s beautiful embroidery artworks depict several breathtaking landscape scenes. Barboza constructs images of landscape scenes such as oceans, mountains and forests with beautiful technicolor thread.
Each of Barboza’s tapestries are contained within a circular frame. Barboza expertly knits the thread through a mesh fabric to replicate the landscape designs. As the viewer begins to look outside the frame, they notice that the embroidery is actually beginning to come undone. The threads are unraveling and spilling out of the frame perhaps as a commentary on the on-going human destruction of the environment. I think Barboza is also commenting on how the environment is a free entity that cannot be contained by civilization.
Barboza’s work has been showcased in various art galleries and exhibits.
Unraveling Landscape Tapestries
Artist Ana Teresa Barboza Tells Stories Through Her Tapestries
Trend Themes
1. Landscape Embroidery Art - The utilization of embroidery and other textiles to depict natural landscapes for decorative purposes.
2. Environmental Commentary Art - Artists aiming to raise awareness on environmental issues through their artworks.
3. Circular Frame Artwork - Artists creating circular embroidery tapestries for a unique viewing experience.
Industry Implications
1. Textile and Embroidery Industry - Companies producing and selling textiles and embroidery materials can capitalize on artists like Barboza using these materials in their artwork.
2. Art Gallery Industry - Art galleries can provide a platform for artists with a message, such as environmental commentary or circular frame artworks.
3. Eco-friendly Lifestyle Industry - Businesses that focus on encouraging sustainable living and environmental awareness can leverage environmental commentary art to connect with their audience.