ABOUT
Lorelle Aboagye is a textile artist located in London, United Kingdom. She brings her extensive knowledge and expertise to her craft, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Illustration and a Master of Arts in Textile Design. Lorelle's work reflects her passion and dedication to craft.
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Lorelle's exquisitely hand-crafted textile artworks represent a fusion of her diverse cultural experiences, drawing inspiration from her extensive travels, deep-rooted connections to material culture, profound understanding of social history, and the rich heritage of Indigenous Ghanaian crafts. Each piece is meticulously developed through an organic, spiritual-led creative process, with an unwavering focus on weaving narratives, embracing sustainable practices, and pushing the boundaries of artistic experimentation.
Her work reflects her dedication to researching and documenting themes of identity, migration, ancestral rituals, cultural traditions, and the concept of home. Through the intricate tapestry of her art, she captures the essence of human experience.
Recent clients and collaborators include Juliana Personal Styling, GUCCI & Photographer Ronan Mckenzie's HOME.
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Lorelle is also an accomplished Arts Educator specialising in developing and leading museum textile-based workshops. Her recent clients include The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
and The Wallace Collection.
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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
GUCCI x HOME: Collective Processes
Exhibition 2021
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MA Graduate Showcase
2020/21
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PRESS
Naatal Issue 3: V&A Fashion Africa collaboration
2022
DREAM WEAVERS
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Naatal Magazine Interview
2021
https://nataal.com/lorelle-aboagye-mubanga
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RESEARCH EVENTS
Wisbech & Fenlands Museum: Talking Textiles
2021
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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Vice Chancellor’s Commendation (Research) 2020/21: Awarded for my research on Kente cloth, Asante culture & craft in Ghana and its diaspora.