Fusion – Combining Paper & Fiber with Eszter Bornemisza
January 28 2026 @ 9:30 AM - January 30 2026 @ 4:30 PM
$450.00
Eszter Bornemisza is a fiber artist based in Budapest, Hungary, with a background as a mathematician. Holding a PhD in mathematical statistics, she worked as a researcher for two decades before transitioning to fiber arts in the mid-1990s. Eszter’s artistic practice is defined by the creation of large-scale, transparent fiber works, 3D objects and installations, often crafted from everyday materials like waste newspaper and cloth. Her primary technique involves machine stitching with elements of printing, dyeing and painting. She often creates large sized, unwearable garments by reconstructing vintage, disassembled clothing, reimagining them as new, cohesive entities that carry altered messages and evoke fresh interpretations.
Central to Eszter’s work is the exploration of urban life, with a particular focus on city maps and their representation of both physical and spiritual spaces. For over twenty years, she has been captivated by the structure of urban plans, distorting, layering, and reinterpreting them as a way to explore the complex relationship between individuals and the cities they inhabit. Eszter’s fragmented, often distorted city maps are absorbed with traces of the past and present, blending ancient pathways with modern grids of highways, metro lines, and streets. These works reflect the tension between personal identity and the often-overwhelming forces of urban existence. For her, the city maps serve as metaphors for a journey of self-discovery, with labyrinthine layouts and dead-ends symbolising the search for mental and spiritual balance.
Experimentation and research are central to her creative process, and the resulting pieces evoke both the complexity and challenges of navigating contemporary life.
Eszter’s work has been exhibited extensively across Europe, the Americas, Australia, China and Japan, in both solo and juried shows. She has received multiple awards for her innovative approach to fiber art, establishing herself as a significant figure in the international art community.
Workshop Overview
This workshop explores a wide range of techniques for fusing paper with textiles. Participants will experiment with various types of paper—including tissue paper, mulberry paper, newsprint, computer prints and paper pulp—and apply them to fabrics with different textures.
Through cutting, tearing and stitching into grids, students will begin to develop their own visual language. The focus will be on creating open, translucent samples by manipulating meshes and using everyday, off-the-shelf materials, allowing students to repurpose and revitalise old or discarded artworks.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own prints and sketches to create sample pieces. These fragments will be layered and assembled into expressive collages that reflect personal associations and feelings about the living environment.
Inspiration from Eszter
What to bring:
- A full list of requirements will be sent to each participant prior to the workshop
Please note:
- Workshop bookings are subject to our refund policy
- Tickets on sale 8am Sunday 24 August
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