The practice oftextile artmay be centuries-old, but it is still ever-evolving.
Portuguese artistVanessa Barragao, for instance, creates one-of-a-kind works that look like a piece of nature.
By using varied fiber techniques, she renders sprawling compositions of flora that are lush with texture and color.
Barragao works with a team of six assistants to bring her projects to life.
These works mimic nature from Barragao’s home in Portugal.
In particular, she finds inspiration in the biodiversity found by the sea, like coral and rock pools.