About
Carmen Gloria Vivianco & Mercedes Nistal (TALLER MEMORIAS) are a duo of artists who live in Temuco, south of Chile. Carmen is a visual artist and artisan. Mercedes is an environmental engineer and cultural manager. Their co-creations move between jewellery and woven objects, a framework with a woman’s body that unweaves the hegemonic discourse. They mix tradition and innovation, from basketry techniques to Mapuche silver and pottery recreations, their art pieces are constructed and shaped to communicate memories of the territory and the culture where they are immersed. They won the Craftmanship Excellence Seal from the Chilean Government
