about laetitia
Laetitia Barblan, née à Genève en 1973.
Vit et travaille entre Locarno et Uerikon sur les bords du lac de Zurich.
Je suis fascinée depuis toujours par le textile qui unit couleur et matière, deux dimensions ouvrant des espaces infinis de création.
Je tisse et teins des fibres en m’inspirant de différentes techniques, à la recherche de nouvelles structures et de sensations tactiles.
Que ce soit pour la décoration d’intérieur ou pour la confection de vêtements et d’accessoires, il est essentiel que le design et la forme gardent une ligne épurée.
De préférence, je choisis des matières naturelles plus facilement recyclables et écologiques pour réaliser mes créations.
De la pièce unique à la production de séries limitées, je développe chaque projet avec minutie et originalité.
Laetitia Barblan, born in Geneva in 1973.
Lives and works in both Locarno and Uerikon on the shores of Lake Zurich.
I have always been fascinated by textiles which unite colour and material, two dimensions which open up infinite creative areas.
I weave and dye fibers, taking my inspiration from various techniques, searching for new structures and tactile sensations.
Whether for interior decoration or for making clothing and accessories, it is essential that the design and shape keep to simple lines.
For the realization of my creations, I prefer to work with natural materials, more ecological and easily recyclable.
From a unique item to the production of a limited series, I develop each project with meticulousness and originality.
TRAINING
2001
1995
ACTIVITIES
2019
Since 2019
Since 2018
Since 2012
WORKSHOPS/PRACTICAL TRAINING/EXHIBITIONS
2017
2011
2009
1999-2001
2000 /1999
Federal VET/CFC/EFZ Diploma in Woven Textile Design, CSIA Lugano
Earth Sciences Degree, Geneva University
Creation of the elno-création textile label
Examiner for Woven Textile Designers VET exams
Collaboration with the textile workshop unikat7, created by Katja Bächtold and Marianna Gostner in Uerikon (ZH)
Teacher (Inter-enterprise courses) in the context of the Woven Textile Designers VET professional training.
Collaboration with Applied Art Schools CSIA (Lugano) and Schule für Gestaltung (Basel)
Workshop "Dyeing and Printing on Cotton with Natural Colors" with Catharine Ellis and Joy Boutrop.
The 18th ETN (European Textile Network) CROSSOVER Conference. Boras, Sweden
Participation at ISEND (International Symposium on Natural Dyes). Workshops, conferences and specialized visits. La Rochelle, France
Vegetal Variations. Design, dyeing and weaving Exhibition, Galerie Autour de chez soi. Choully (GE)
Collaboration with the weaving workshop and boutique INTRECCIO of Will Bachofen. Production of accessories, woven and dyed by hand. Mendrisio (TI)
Practical training with Danièle Mussard. Weaving and dyeing according to different techniques. Ikat. La Distylerie, Fleurville, France