BIOGRAPHY
Karina Pasiut is a textile artist and print designer. She uses analogue techniques of screen-printing on cloth and paper combined with embroidery and appliqué. Her recent works include decorative graphics on textiles, soft 3D objects and large scale quilts. She takes her inspiration from observations of everyday life combined with reflections of the inner self. She received a BA(Hons) Degree in "Design for Textiles" at Heriot-Watt School of Textiles and Design in the Scottish Borders which included a semester at the Indian National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad.
EXHIBITIONS,
AWARDS & SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Displaying selection of textiles and screen printed works, including opening night with live printinging event.
'Eye to Eye' group exhibition showcasing 'Moments of Freedom' screen print series
Showcasing paper prints 'Moments of Freedom' on pop up event organised by HelloArt
Exhibiting designer at New Designers in London with collection 'Reflection in the Shop Window'
Awarded a commendation in the category of “A printed fabric textile design for fashion on any base fabric”
Shortlisted for printed collection 'Found Objects' in
Fashion& Fabric category
Six months student exchange learning traditional indian textiles, natural dyes, kalamkari, indigo, block and mud resist printing
Prize to most promising use of colour across Printed and Constructed Collection in academic session
Prize to most promising use of colour across Printed and Constructed Collection in academic session
Prize to most promising use of colour across Printed and Constructed Collection in academic session
Awarded Prize for best student on a programme in academic session in the School of Textiles and Design