FIDES LINIEN

What happens when the boundaries between paper and textiles begin to disappear? When threads become part of the paper itself, and materials associated with fashion, clothing and the body take on new artistic possibilities?

In this masterclass, German fibre artist Fides Linien invites us to explore the fascinating relationship between paper, textiles and fashion, revealing how traditional materials and techniques can be reconsidered through contemporary artistic research and experimentation.

At the centre of this exploration is CartaStaminea, her signature technique developed in 2007. By incorporating yarns directly into handmade paper, Fides creates translucent, flexible surfaces in which threads, drawings and ornamental motifs become integral parts of the material. Drawing on nearly two decades of experimentation, she will share selected works and discuss the artistic decisions, material investigations and creative possibilities that have shaped the development of this distinctive technique.

The masterclass will also examine the historical presence of threads and textile inclusions in paper, connecting traditional practices with contemporary approaches to material exploration.

Moving beyond the integration of textiles, Fides will introduce experiments in mark-making and surface treatment, exploring how different interventions can transform the visual and tactile qualities of paper and contribute to the development of a personal artistic language.

With a background in luxury fashion, Fides explores the connections between paper, textiles and the body, bringing together craftsmanship, ornamentation and contemporary artistic expression.

Through examples from her practice, she invites us to rethink paper as a material that can express sensuality, femininity and identity, opening new ways of considering the relationship between material and self.