Textile fantasies: the Portuguese weaves pictures from woolen threads

Portuguese artist João Bruno Videira creates amazing paintings from skeins of woolen thread.

In his work, the Portuguese uses only woolen yarn, because he considers it the most pliable. Spreads in a straight line, with a cross, forms various geometric patterns.

João Bruno Videira uses a loom to create paintings. This helps him understand the big picture of what is happening. See the whole image as a whole, without embellishments.

Many of these works are exhibited on the OXO website. And in the "Sewing and needlework accessories" section, you can purchase various tools and materials for creating textile paintings - sewing machines, overlockers, fabrics, insulation, lining fabrics, accessories, threads and more.

The works of João Bruno Videira are reminiscent of not just decorative items, but also furniture. Pictures from woolen threads are a way to decorate benches, chairs and benches.

João Bruno Videira chooses the forms for his paintings depending on the location of the future decor item. Rectangular panels adorn the walls, volumetric balls - sofas. Often such woolen paintings replace the backs of chairs, armchairs or the surface of beds.

Abstractions or plot compositions appear in the paintings of João Bruno Videira. The intersection of horizontal and vertical lines allows you to get unusually deep work.

Many fans of the Portuguese master's work find his paintings extremely interesting. They see hidden meaning in abstractions.