From ceramics to circular textiles

How can an artistic practice grow beyond the studio without losing its creative core? For Myrto Patramani, Textile Movement Talent became a way to explore that question.

Myrto is a visual artist based in Gothenburg. She works across ceramics, sculpture, installation, textiles and biomaterials. Her practice explores the relationship between objects, humans and nature, often bringing together narrative, material and form.

After graduating from HDK-Valand with an MFA in Ceramics, she continued to develop a multidisciplinary practice. Today, her work moves between fine art, material experimentation and circular design.

A creative practice shaped by materials

Textiles have long been part of Myrto’s life. Her mother is a pattern designer and seamstress, and this early connection has continued to influence her work.

In recent years, Myrto has also started working with biomaterials. She develops biodegradable textiles using seaweed and other natural components. As a result, her ceramic practice has opened up in new directions.

These experiments have led to large-scale textile installations and wearable art pieces where ceramics, textiles and biomaterials meet.

Why Myrto applied to Textile Movement Talent

When Myrto saw the open call for Textile Movement Talent, she recognised an opportunity to develop her practice further. The programme connected with several questions already present in her work: circularity, sustainability, material innovation and professional development.

– I aspire to be an entrepreneur and have my own studio, and my work is deeply focused on circularity and sustainability – key aspects that the programme aims to enhance in the industry, says Myrto.

For Myrto, the programme offered more than textile knowledge. It also offered a context where she could explore how to turn an artistic practice into a sustainable professional path.

Building a sustainable creative practice

Many artists and designers leave art school with strong creative skills, but less experience of business development, entrepreneurship and professional strategy. Textile Movement Talent helped Myrto work with those areas in a practical way.

– The workshops and lectures I attended were all very helpful, and I learned a lot about how to build my own business, something that is not typically taught in art schools. I also greatly enjoyed the mentoring sessions, which provided me with the opportunity to discuss my work with other professionals and receive valuable advice.

Through the programme, Myrto gained new tools for developing her practice professionally. She also started to see how her work could reach a broader audience.

From artistic vision to new opportunities

The mentoring and entrepreneurship sessions helped Myrto explore how her practice could take shape beyond individual artworks. For example, she began to consider how her work could become part of the art and design market as a product, service or studio-based business.

At the same time, the programme gave her space to keep her artistic vision at the centre. Instead of separating creative work from professional development, Textile Movement Talent helped her connect the two.

Advice to other HDK-Valand alumni

For other HDK-Valand alumni who are considering applying, Myrto sees Textile Movement Talent as a way to connect creative work with new professional possibilities and advices:

– I would encourage anyone interested in the textile industry or related fields, and who wants to make their creative work their primary profession and source of income, to apply. The business and entrepreneurship sessions are incredibly helpful and provide guidance in areas that many artists might not be familiar with.

She also highlights the value of meeting other creatives and experienced professionals from across the Nordic region and continues:

– You will have the opportunity to meet fellow creatives like myself, who may become valuable connections and friends, helping to expand your network. Lastly, the programme features experienced professionals from across the Nordics who not only discuss their own work but also focus on your individual projects. This is a fantastic opportunity!

Taking the next step

As Myrto takes her next steps, she brings with her advice from the mentoring sessions, new tools for entrepreneurship and a stronger sense of confidence.

– There are several key points I will take with me from my mentoring sessions and the entrepreneurship advice, as well as the great trust and empowerment from the team that truly believes in us!

For emerging creatives with an interest in textiles, circularity and professional development, Textile Movement Talent can offer a bridge between artistic education and working life. For Myrto, it became a space to test ideas, develop her direction and see new possibilities for her creative practice.

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