About the role
Textile artists are artists who specialize in creating artworks with textile materials and techniques. They may have an artistic education from an art academy or equivalent and often a specialization in textiles. Their work ranges from traditional crafts to experimental forms of expression.Responsibilities
Textile artists design and create textile works that can range from weavings to installations. They explore different materials, techniques, and conceptual themes in their work. Exhibiting their works in galleries and museums as well as marketing and selling them is an important part of the profession.Skills and tools
Textile artists master techniques such as weaving, embroidery, dyeing, and printing. They use tools like looms, sewing machines, and various types of textile dyes. Creativity, artistic expression, and the ability to visualize ideas are central skills in the profession.