1504 SOUTH COAST HWY
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Entrance on Calliope St.
(925) 408-2907
Open by appointment.
ALYSHA COLANGELI
Alysha Colangeli is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work explores the concepts of individual and collective identities, while cultivating connections to place, memory, and the beauty found in everyday life. Based in the high desert of Northern New Mexico, Alysha's artistic practice encompasses weaving, natural dyeing, and pigment making, though she was trained as a fine artist in drawing, painting, and printmaking at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Alysha's work explores the interwoven tapestry of cultures and the profound significance of handmade processes. Nurtured within a family that valued homemade traditions, she developed a deep reverence for crafting her own mediums from scratch. She aims to illuminate the intricate and contemplative aspects of craft, particularly weaving and dyeing, and calls to shift away from a culture of mindless consumption. As a first-generation American inspired by her ancestral lineage of Italian weavers and dyers, her work explores the transmission of skills and knowledge across generations, recognizing the wisdom and resilience embedded in handmade traditions.
Alysha Colangeli's work has been shown in the United States and Canada, and her works can currently be viewed in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As her practice continues to evolve, she explores new mediums, techniques, and ways of engaging with the world around her, constantly pushing the boundaries of her artistic expression.
POJAGI PATCHWORK PANELS
In her patchwork pieces, Alysha combines her passion for natural dyeing with the ancient Korean textile art of Pojagi. Each silk color block emerges from a meticulous process of cultivating dye plants or utilizing organic materials. The cloth for the woven Pojagi are created from linen by hand, stretching the boundaries of traditional tabletop weaving sizes. Inspired by the shifting sunlight in the high desert, the colors and shadows within each patchwork piece transform in the dancing light of the day.
DETAILS
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In her patchwork pieces, Alysha combines her passion for natural dyeing with the ancient Korean textile art of Pojagi. Each patchwork piece is entirely bespoke, and can be made especially for you and your space. Inspired by the shifting sunlight in the high desert, the colors and shadows within each patchwork piece transform in the dancing light of the day.
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You can commission one of Alysha’s handmade patchwork pieces, in a custom size for your home. Once the palette, materials, and dimensions have been chosen, please allow 4-6 weeks for each bespoke piece to be created.
Disclaimer: Due to the art of natural dye, final colors may vary from samples.
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Contact us at hi@folklorestudiolaguna.com to inquire about Pojagi Patchwork Panels.
EXHIBITIONS AT FOLKLORE STUDIO
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A small group show featuring contemporary textile artists based in Santa Fe, New Mexico: Alysha Colangeli, Rhiannon Griego, and Emelie Richardson.
A collection inspired by the high desert landscape and wild femininity; celebrating the centuries-old weaving tradition in Northern New Mexico.
July 1 to August 13, 2023