Rising Stars: Uche Dalington Amazu

Nigerian visual artist and Crochet Designer Uche Dalington Amazu takes keen interest in sourcing and experimenting with fiber materials, and describes weaving as a kind of therapy for him, where he can express his complex thoughts.

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Rising Stars: Toheeb Ibrahim

Toheeb Ibrahim is a Nigerian visual artist who creates textile pieces made from fibers, threads and fabrics that describe the daily life around him. See more of Ibrahim’s work in today’s “Rising Stars”.

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In Conversation with Yelena Beliaev

Israeli textile artist Yelena Beliaev uses the felting technique to create fruit and vegetables that are afterwards put together as installations. In our conversation with her, Yelena told us more about
how she got into felting, the challenges she faces in her career as an emerging artist & why she cherishes the art community that she has found through social media.

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9 questions with Olivia Babel

Multicultural French artist Olivia Babel works around the question of territory and cartography, creating unique mural sculptures with textile materials and handweaving techniques. With Suboart Magazine, Olivia talked about her creative process, her beginnings in fiber art with her grandmother, and her recent exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

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