Patrizia Ferreira - Artist Talk

Join fiber artist Patrizia Ferreira for a conversation on nature, humanity, migration, and the creative process as she discusses her solo exhibition, on view at Artspace until November 30.

Artist Statement

"Sacred Sanctuaries invites viewers to reflect on the many meanings of shelter — not only as a space that protects us from danger, whether animal or human, but also as something inherently fragile and often temporary. The word sanctuary also evokes current issues around immigration and the increasing threats to places of refuge.

This work encourages us to rethink what truly defines a refuge. Is it a house? Or could it be a forest, a beach, a makeshift structure, or even a blanket? No matter where we are in the world, we instinctively shape our environment to create a space of protection.

Sacred Sanctuaries explores this liminal space — the threshold between us and the world — and what it means to seek safety, belonging, and peace."

About Patrizia Ferreira

Patrizia Ferreira's work laboriously incorporates the debris of her surroundings namely, textiles and plastic, to create poetic pieces that speak of our society of over consumption, and the state of our environment. By giving life to otherwise inanimate materials, making something beautiful out of the discarded she invites the viewer to reflect upon the repercussions our actions cause on our planet. A native of Uruguay, being an immigrant and being a woman instruments in great part her work. Pieces appear fragmented, torn, frayed, depicting the obvious, inevitable passage of time. A piece made of many disconnected parts. An analogy for how she feels. Made of many broken, fragmented pieces – yet, strongly rooted, undeniably human.

Patrizia received a bachelor’s degree in textile design from the Institute of Industrial Design in Montevideo, Uruguay and a Master of Science degree in textile design for prints from Philadelphia University (currently Thomas Jefferson University). She is the recipient of the 2024 Emerging Artist in Residence at Artspace, Raleigh, NC. She is an artist and educator living in Raleigh, NC.

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Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace, visit artspacenc.org

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