The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch characterized by the significant impact of human activities on the environment, including climate change, loss of biodiversity and modification of ecosystems.
Fragments of plastic bottles, cut and shaped, intertwine to evoke a methaphoric landscape of our impact on the planet. Transcending the materiality of waste, this work creates a visual statement about the crucial need to rethink our relationship with plastic and promote sustainability.
Bio and statement:
Carmen Rios-Seidel is a visual and fiber artist. Born in Venezuela, she actually lives and works in France.
Her work is mainly oriented towards raising awareness of the impact of human lifestyle actions on nature.
A wide variety of textile techniques in which ”noble” and ”waste” materials are harmoniously combined to develop concepts in relation to nature, trying to convey a message in favor of its preservation
The variety of textile techniques used by the artist includes crochet, macramé, high-warp loom, embroidery, sewing and quilting. A mixture of threads and fabrics that she tears, knots, rolls, folds, twists and sews to develop concepts in relation to nature, trying to convey a message in favor of its preservation
Her work is frequently exhibited in international biennials and triennials of textile art as well as contemporary art: International Biennial of Contemporary textile art (Ukraine) XXII Cerveira International Art Biennial (Portugal), International Fiber Art Biennial (Belgium), Salon d’automne (France), International Triennial of Textile Art (Romania), Prague International Art Exhibition (Czech Republic), VIII International Triennial of Textil Art (Hungary)