Alyson’s weaving practice playfully uses multiple materials, from paper to wire, to produce textiles with rich surface textures. Her work demonstrates unique forms that emerge from working between hand and machine and in conversation with a wide range of materials.
Bio: Alyson Ainsworth is a New York City-based weaver whose work explores overcoming traditional limitations of the loom. Through the use of materials, hand manipulations, and complex weave structure, she creates weavings that combine new techniques with the familiar. She is interested in pushing the boundaries of weaving as a discipline—from both art and design perspectives—and exploring the connection of functional and aesthetic textiles in the process. https://alysonainsworth.com/, @alysonainsworth