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Edwin uses the ancient "punto arwi" technique of weaving which was first used by the ancient Paracas culture to produce its incomparably textiles. The "punto arwi" consists of twisting the weft, or horizontal thread around the warp, or vertical thread instead of simply passing it through as is done in traditional weaving. He uses native wool that is drop spun locally, and all natural dyes from plants and insects for his yarn. Edwin frequently uses a subtle blending of hues and colors and regulat or skewed geometric patterns to give his pieces a suggestion of ascending stairs, flowing ribbons, or optical illusions of various kinds. He notes that his "...designs are influenced by nature, my world surrounding, poetry and music." His favorite designs are based upon the Inca calendar and other historical drawings.
The Sulca family from the Andean mountain city of Ayacucho, Peru has been famous for its weavings for three generations. Edwin is the grandson of Ambrosio Sulca, founder of the dynasty. His grandfather taught him to choose, twist, clean and prepare wool for dyeing, but his father, Victor, taught him about colors and how to weave. Edwin and his family witnessed the horrors carried out by the terrorist group, Sendero Luminoso, or "Shining Path" in the 1980's. Many of his tapestry designs have been influenced by this sad period of Peru's history. Edwin has had several important shows in the US, the latest one, a month Artist in Residence program at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. |
Edwin Sulca is currently displaying artwork in the following categories...
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