The art of handmade was always present in my life. Since my childhood this presence was growing, as there are many artisans in my family. I think this is an important fact for how I have developed as a textile artist. I have fond childhood memories of seeing my grandmothers crocheting. Woodworking, basketry, crocheting and knitting and couture are all very familiar techniques to me.
When I was in school, drawing was always my favorite subject. Making things with my own hands was always very important for me. Crochet and drawing were the first processes of expression; I found them kind of meditative and also a way to relax. When I started my university degree in fashion design, I began developing more techniques in order to create all my handmade pieces, and this was a meditative process as well.
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