October Meeting & Program: Susana Navarro Hospinal presents “History of the Textile Hive Peruvian Collection”

In celebration of Portland Textile Month, Portland Handweavers Guild will be presenting Susana Navarro Hospinal, the Curator for an upcoming exhibit by the Textile Hive of Peruvian Textiles at our October 10 10 am meeting. (Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219). The event is free.

At the evening meeting, the recording of the morning program will be will be played.

History of the Textile Hive Peruvian Collection

While traveling in Peru, Andrea Aranow (whose collection now belongs to Textile Hive) was drawn in by the stunning beauty of the landscape, the rich culture, and the continued use of handwoven clothing around her. After six months serving as the regional textile researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Cultura, Aranow saw examples of textiles from the Central Highlands in the Andes and felt called to do her own fieldwork, collecting, and documenting the unique, creative textiles and dress of the region.

The Peruvian collection comprises over 700 textiles and garments, thousands of field photos, and Aranow’s research notes, along with video interviews and lectures about her time living and collecting in Peru between 1973 and 1980. All these materials are currently being organized and digitized for expanded access, to be released in conjunction with the online and physical exhibits in October 2024.

Susana Navarro Hospinal is an art historian, researcher, and independent curator who specializes in the art of modern Peruvian textiles and embroidery. She has published articles on communication strategy in cultural and artistic institutions and currently works with several contemporary visual artists on curatorial projects for private organizations. Her curatorial approach seeks to highlight cultural narratives and traditional techniques in a contemporary context. She has been invited by Textile Hive to curate this special exhibit.

Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:
https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09