This spring, we are hosting Olivia Géraud, international winner of the ETA award at the BIEN 2025 Textile Art Biennial. Olivia is a French textile and visual artist working between Paris and Le Havre in Normandy.
She trained at the renowned Manufacture des Gobelins and identifies as a high-warp weaver. Her artistic practice is enriched by various media, including embroidery, etching, and drawing. Her work is characterized by an interest in technical challenges and a discreet humor that stems from a desire to push the boundaries of traditional forms, highlight overlooked themes, and combine diverse sources of inspiration. Recently, she has focused on combining techniques and incorporating collected objects into hybrid, narrative works.
Accompanying events:
4. May 2026, Layer House, Kranj
- 5:00 PM – Olivia Géraud: Artist talk on the residency at Layer House
- 7:00 PM – Exhibition opening: New Tissue
The residency is supported by the Culture Moves Europe program.
The exhibition is part of the BIEN 2026 program, supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia.
Photo: Céline Zed, artist’s archive
