Detail of a felted fibre artwork by Fiona Whyte

Fibre Artist · Fibre Curious

These hands made it

Original feltwork and textile art for the body, the mind and spaces — made by hand by Fiona Whyte.

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Artist Statement

“I studied ceramics at university, not because I couldn’t paint or draw but because I liked to construct. As a fibre artist I am fascinated by the properties of fibre and push at their perceived boundaries. I create for the body, the mind and spaces.”

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Made by hand

One pair of hands, natural fibres, and a question.

Nine years ago, fate led Fiona to an abandoned wool factory near Gouveia. That meeting ignited a relationship with wool and other fibres that continues to thrive and challenge — drawing on landscape, story-telling and theatre, and the recurring question of containment.

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Appreciation of my work

In their words

“Oh my days !!”

My wrap is here and it’s stunning Fiona. It left me a bit speechless for a while. Just gorgeous. Can’t wait to head to the UK in Oct and wear it !! Xxx

★★★★★
— Jules

“the best textile exhibition I have seen”

I visited your exhibition today and now I understand why you told the gallery that you are tactile as well as a visual artist. Your piece based on Plato’s quote was so moving.

★★★★★
— Jorge

“Gorgeous works of art!”

Honestly, thank you so very much for sharing your magnificent talent as an artist! I adore everything about your gorgeous works of art…

★★★★★
— Susan