The terms textile and fibre are commonly associated with the utility products, which, for many, when juxtaposed with the word‘art’may seem unusual or even odd. It took a feminist movement of the 1970s to reckon the fibre art with high-art and let creative minds give wings to their ideas.

Artist Mariana Baertl is originally from Peru and currently resides in Barcelona. Her work is a new world of exploring and experiencing fiber in a new light, not as a high-end product, but as an art form. It exudes a rustic material that takes shape in creative hands and gives artistic expression. In addition to the vast array of natural patterns on the canvas, these fibers are made into balls, yarns, and bundles to replicate the series of swirling movements found in nature, be it water or wind.

As Mariana's passion for her art form grew, she decided to focus on her artwork solely, focusing on creating authentic and imaginative pieces ever since. Each piece is meticulously handwoven with fibers and yarns from around the world, with a particular focus on Peruvian natural fibers. The natural cotton fiber is hand-dyed by the artist, in pastel and warm color palettes, with a clear focus on textures and composition. The finish on each piece features intricate embroidery details added to intensify the complexity of texture. The textile artist uses experimental embroidery techniques, allowing her to achieve an authentic aesthetic.

The aesthetic for Mariana Baertl Art draws inspiration from natural and organic sources, often inspired by landscapes such as the mountains, and elements such as water and wind, which she believes evoke feelings of flow and connection. The artist has a deep fascination with nature's immense variety of textures and natural patterns. She finds the contrasting compositions of effortlessness and complexity a source of deep inspiration, which influence can be seen uniquely imagined in her artwork.