The art of embroidery is known for the fact that it has remained almost unchanged since ancient times, but even in it there is a place for innovative ideas. The artist and master of embroidery from Peru Ana Teresa Barbosa, using threads of different length, color and size, creates embroidered landscapes that slip out of the wooden frames, connecting the world of art with the real world.

In his art works, Barbosa, in general, pays attention to the human body, but this series called "Weighing" explores our relationship with nature. "Both embroidery and crocheting are techniques that require considerable time. I use them to create a connection between manual work and phenomena in nature. For example, the structure of threads can be similar to the structure of plant fibers in nature, "said the artist.

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