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PATRICIA KELLY AND THE POETRY OF DAILY LINES
| by Barbara Pavan | Patricia Kelly is an Irish artist born in County Fermanagh, where she lives and works. She attended Ulster University in Belfast, where she earned a B.A. with Honors in Fine Craft Design, specializing in embroidered textiles in 1986, followed by a PGCE in Art Education. She taught Art and Design until 2021. Through freehand embroidery techniques, Kelly creates works in which the stitched line becomes a form of artistic expression that increasingly leans towards abstraction. Her art is influenced and inspired by the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which finds beauty in imperfection, as well as the rugged landscapes and skies of Western Ireland, where lines…
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FARIBA BOROUFAR
| by Barbara Pavan | Fariba Boroufar, an artist whose works bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, uses the ancient art of weaving to explore and reinterpret the rich cultural and architectural history of Iran. Her artistic journey reflects a deep engagement with both the tangible and intangible aspects of her heritage, imbuing her textile works with a profound sense of cultural memory while addressing contemporary issues such as architectural degradation and the loss of identity. For Boroufar, being an artist means more than just the creation of objects; it is about offering new perspectives on reality. “Innovation means a new look into reality,” she explains. “The artist acts…
