Di Weissberg
Artwork for Di Weissberg
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How would you describe the work you do and why?
I am a producer of hand-made, funky up-cycled clothing and accessories. Using screen printing and recycled fabrics I create colourful and creative designs for the discerning customer and their home. Having always been drawn to colour and pattern, I explores a variety of screen-printing techniques, layering designs and taking inspiration from nature and regular visits to Cornwall. All items are unique and spontaneously Printed Up on a combination of new and recycled fabrics.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
Freedom to express myself visually whilst utilising upcycled garments and materials, wasting nothing.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Screen Printed Textile designer
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
I run screen printing workshops from my home studio and continue to work in a thriving main stream Art Department.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Originally trained in Textile Design, I spent my early years making and selling silk clothes and accessories in a variety of craft outlets throughout the country including Covent Garden Jubilee Market. Later I travelled to South East Asia and inspired by the fantastic batik cloth available, produced a range of children’s clothing.
I have been a Head of Department for many years and continue to work with the examining boards in assessing A level Art and Design.
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
All Saints’ Church Brockhampton
Riverside Studios Eaton Bishop
Far Open The George Newnham on Severn
Court Barn Chipping Campden
The Spring Garden Show Malvern (Herefordshire Guild of Craftsmen)
St Catherine’s Hoarwithy
The Textile Fair Compton Verney
The Text
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Take 4 Gallery Ledbury