Lorenzo Nanni is an under-the-radar textile artist that works primarily with fabrics, bridging the gap between modern, surreal art and fashion. All with fabrics- silk, tulle, and embroidery, Lorenzo Nanni captures and recreates forms that appeal to the those who indulge in the more grotesque side of things. Organic matter inspires these beautifully sinister pieces. It’s a relatively new approach to art. When asked the simple question of “Why?”, Nanni replied “I wanted to create an extra dimension and bring the designs to life.” It’s fabric play spun by a creature who dwells in the glorious realm of textiles.
“I’ve always had a lot of freedom during my studies, as I never felt like they were trying to restrain my imagination, I broke rules and changed techniques. I had an amazing embroidery teacher who gave me freedom to experiment with themes such as body modification, creating embroideries of flesh, hair and blood – it was great time for me,” he once said.
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