Diana Brennan
Originally from Australia, Diana Brennan is a textile artist
and designer living and working in France.
She
uses manual knitting machine techniques and industrial materials in novel ways,
taking them out of their original contexts, creating metallic lacework that examines the transition between discarded felted woollen jumpers and their
long billowing metallic skirts. (Robe de
Lune series, 2008)
Light stripes
Photo credit Diana Brennan
Hailstone dress
Photo credit Diana Brennan
Her Australian origin has made her aware of the play of
light and luminosity in which she grew up in, and which still remains present
in her daily life.
Collaboration Vanessa Mitrani et Diana Brennan, hand blown
glass
Photo credit Vanessa Mitrani
Collaboration Vanessa Mitrani et Diana Brennan, hand blown
glass
Photo credit Vanessa Mitrani
Large works, installations and small pieces have equally
emerged from these researches.
Shelf lamp – collaboration Studiobrichetziegler & Diana
Brennan
Photo credit Diana Brennan
Table lamp – collaboration Studiobrichetziegler & Diana
Brennan
Photo credit Diana Brennan
Brennan creates her objects with an artist’s approach and
her exploration of materials and techniques shapes her creativity. Her vision
and technical skills have given rise to work that is appreciated by collectors
and is exhibited internationally and in France, in galleries and museums (Musée
Galliera - Paris, Powerhouse Museum – Sydney, Musée des textiles – Lyon)
Installation Abbaye de l’Epau.
Photo credit Diana Brennan
Diana Brennan teaches in the tapestry studio at the l'Ecole Supérieure d’Arts Appliqués Duperré, in Paris. (The
Superior School of Applied Arts, Duperré).