Jessica Costa
'Sobejos XII'

Challenging the separation between art and craft, this piece, rooted in the concept of sobejo (meaning ‘excessive’), offers a sense of visual intrigue. Threading wool into fabric with a tufting gun before cutting and shaping the fibres, the tapestry emanates with inner brio. An embedded frame highlights her painterly approach, conferring a mysterious focus.

Textile artist Jessica Costa studied Fashion Design, Textile Processes, and Painting. She currently teaches knitting and tapestry at Sesc São Paulo. Specialising in manual tufting techniques, her work connects generations of women through craft and has been featured in exhibitions and private collections across Brazil.