Eva Birhanu

Eva, it was so great to have you here from Canada! We loved seeing your coral and ocean weavings come to life. Thanks for chatting with us everyday :)

Weaving on: Lou
Joining us from: Calgary, AB, Canada

Tell us about yourself and what led you to the residency?

I’ve been weaving since 2017, and have loved digital weaving since I first tried it in 2019! Mostly I weave simple patterns and often weave in the Theo Moorman technique, gravitating to text work and symbolism. Digital weaving is a fun way for me to explore more complex patterns and play with textures. I’ve wanted to come to the Praxis workshop for years to use the jacquard and explore new visuals!

Have you had any previous experience with Digital Weaving or Jacquard?

Yes, I learned to weave on a jacquard during my BFA at AUArts, and have also woven on a compu-dobby at a residency in Denmark last year!

Any goals for the residency you'd like to share?

I’m hoping to explore as many visuals as I can during my residency, specifically exploring 2-weft patterns!

Connect with Eva via instagram @evabirhanu, Website: www.evabirhanu.com