Rosarinho Andrade Textile Art
Rosarinho andrade, born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1960. With a degree in Medicine, worked almost 30 years in Pharmaceutical Industry. Arts have always played an important role: drawing, embroidery, painting, music, are examples of artistic engagement throughout her life. In 2019 decides to embrace a dramatic change in her life and studies Interior Design (ID) where she has a first contact with the textile world. She started her artistic journey in 2022 when she first learns this tapestry technique, called Woven Frames. These 3 years have been a journey of self discovery and also of finding her own aesthetic trying to give this technique a different and less traditional application and a more contemporary feel. With a passion for Architecture, Geometry and Color she tries to transpose to her frames the learnings acquired during the ID course, for example, how to convey depth or perspective in a 2D support, which is clearly reflected in her work so far. The selection of materials and colors is largely inspired by what she sees: nature and the urban landscape are inexhaustible sources of inspiration. She likes her work to convey order, calm, peace, but above all, aesthetic beauty. She uses preferably Portuguese brands, that warrant a sustainable production, and 100% natural fibers; her preference goes to cotton yarns, single twist, cords, braided, but also jute and linen.
Outside, woven Rame, 110x100x4cm, 3mm 100% cotton yarn of fir wood frame, 2025
