join our showcase at the Milan Design Week: Textiles Evolution Laboratory of Art
março 19, 2024About half a year ago I, Simone Simonato, founder of SICA UPCYCLING DESIGN®, embarked on a new adventure in Portugal with the weaver Isabel Cartaxo and the visual artist Kitra. Together, we replicated SICA’s culturally sustainable methodology of transforming textile cut-offs into stunning handwoven home decor, creating a unique and meaningful artistic capsule collection under the team of TELA.
Some of you remember that this project got selected as one of the accelerated proposals of Worth Parnership, a program funded by the European Commission under COSME, the EU Programme for the competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
The project TELA – Textiles Evolution Laboratory of Art – unites art with traditional craftsmanship. The idea is to intertwine the work of three different artists that is inspired by the preservation of European cultural heritage, in this case the weaving practices in Portugal, and also minimises the carbon footprint of the local textile industry.
I’m so happy to represent the team propose an artistic capsule collection of handwoven home decor by upcycling textile waste from local fashion factories which take a stand to positively transform the textile sector, such as our partner RDD Textiles.
And it’s about time we show you our collaboration of creativity and innovation in the world of design. Discover the intersection of art, design, and sustainability at our showcase:
- At Bottega Immagine, Via Carlo Farini 60, Milan.
- From 12 to 15 April.
- Opening event: 17 April from 19:00-21:00.
- Networking cocktail: 19 April 18:30-20:00.
I very much look forward in welcoming you to this unique event!