Elisa Lutteral

I work by examining and studying historical and current social and political constructs about power dynamics and how these shape the way we act live and relate to others and the more-than-human world. I explore form as a means of constructing meaning, I make textiles that manifest as surfaces, skins, membranes, and contours. This exploration delves into the historically transgressed boundaries related to both land and gender.
Central to my artistic practice is the conceptualization of potential futures through textiles, envisioning a “soft and rounded” notion of power. I conduct experimental research and employ a material-based approach, utilizing materials I forage from barbers and restaurants, such as corn husks and human hair. Collaborating closely with living organisms and biodegradable materials, that evidence cycles of life, death, decay, and rebirth. This collaboration challenges the conventional association of power with enduring materials that defy the inevitability of transience.