Beatriz
Finkielsztejn
BIO
In 1988, I went to Israel to continue my studies. Eight years later, after working in several textile and clothing industries, and as a Shenkar’ Textile Designer, I was back to Rio de Janeiro.
I perceive that drawing, painting, printing, photography and textiles are experiences intertwined, and dissipate, in a particular way, the possible frontiers between Art and Design.
The Master's degree with emphasis in use of natural fibers as a sustainable alternative for Architecture and Design, and the rich universe of Botanical Illustration, deepened my senses on issues related to nature. Consequently, my interest in their cycles, structures, colors and forms has increased.
I´ve been working in my studio in Rio de Janeiro for more than two decades, mixing techniques and materials (graphite, ink, acrylic, watercolor), developing monotypes and textiles (knitting, printing, weaving, felting, natural dyeing, shibori and tie-dye), and register my process trough photography.
I had artworks in permanent exhibition at Galeria Dom Quixote, Rio de Janeiro, from 2010 until december 2022. Now, my studio in a rural area of Rio de Janeiro allows me a closer perception of nature and its cycles.
Education
2004-2006
PUC-RJ
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1999
SENAI-CETIQT
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1989-1993
SHENKAR COLLEGE
Ramat Gan, Israel
1983-1986
ESDI/UERJ
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Master in Design
"Modular Textile Systems as use of natural fibers: a sustainable alternative in Architecture & Design"
Area of research: DESIGN AND SOCIETY
Living Design Lab - Dept. Arts and Design.
Specialization
Textile and Clothing Design Management Course
(1st Place) – Design Institute/ Lectra Systèmes.
Bachelor in Textile Design
Areas of research: Knitting (1st Specialization) / Printing (2nd Specialization).
Bachelor in Industrial Design
Areas of research: Industrial Design and Visual Communication.