The new exhibition 'Para el abrigo' by Matilde Granado is now open at the Plasencia Ethnographic and Textile Museum, which is managed by the Diputación de Cáceres. The exhibition will run until January 2027 and features a selection of works by the Extremaduran artist, along with embroidered textile pieces and a series created specifically for this venue.
Granado's work transforms landscapes into a tapestry of fabrics, embroidery, geometries, flowers, and decorative forms, offering a fresh perspective on territory and memory. A graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Seville, Granado has an extensive exhibition history and has received numerous awards, often working through series that she develops over several years.
In this exhibition, the landscape serves as a central theme, not as a realistic representation but as a space where textile elements, geometric shapes, and natural motifs such as flowers, trees, stones, and skies coexist. Among the featured works are the series 'Alfombras' and 'Lacerías árabes', which integrate these motifs into various landscapes. Additionally, 'Bordados y costura', a series created specifically for the museum, draws inspiration from the artist's grandmother's handiwork.
Granado explains, 'The fabrics, the textiles, the embroideries cover and accompany us, making us feel embraced like a good friendship.'
The exhibition also includes a selection of embroidered textiles created by Granado alongside pieces from Moroccan artisans, featuring examples of the distinctive embroidery from Fez. The artist highlights the dialogue that occurs between works created at different times and expresses her gratitude for the opportunity to present her work at the Plasencia Ethnographic and Textile Museum, which she describes as 'a gem of our region.'
Visitors can view the exhibition from Wednesday to Friday, 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00; Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00; and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00.
