Conversation with Elise Vazelakis

SALVAGE

Please enjoy my conversation with Elise Vazelakis. Elise, a Los Angeles-based textile artist, creates sculptural textiles and installations that explore themes of consumption mapping and capitalism. Central to Vazelakis' work is the juxtaposition between the resilience of certain materials and the fragility of others, a theme that permeates her artistic exploration. By integrating discarded items and single-use plastics with fiber elements, Vazelakis forges a unique space that bridges the realms of textile and sculpture, constantly pushing the boundaries of her craft. Each of her series is distinct, marked by the incorporation of unexpected materials that infuse her pieces with unpredictability and a captivating aesthetic.

http://elisevazelakis.com/

https://www.instagram.com/elisevazelakis

https://www.csulb.edu/school-of-art/fiber

https://textileartsla.org/

Gamsha scarves https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamcha

Warp or weft? https://drapersfabrics.com/en-us/blogs/drapers-diaries/what-about-weave

Ruth Asawa https://ruthasawa.com/

Anthropocene https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/anthropocene/

Woolsey Fire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolsey_Fire

Wayne Art Center https://wayneart.org/

Beyond Plastics https://www.beyondplastics.org/events/beyond-plastic-pollution-spring-2025 CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 19th!

This podcast was created by Natalya Khorover. It was produced and recorded by Natalya, as well as researched and edited by her. SALVAGE is a product of ECOLOOP.ART.

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