Tanya Aguiñiga

Tanya Aguiñiga (born 1978) is a Los Angeles-based designer and artist. Born and raised in Tijuana,[1] Aguiñiga's work takes many forms but is generally textile-centric, and often combines modern design with elements of traditional craft technique and activism.[2] She is responsible for multiple "performance crafting" happenings, including tying herself to the Beverly Hills sign and weaving while wearing traditional Mexican garments.[2] She received a BA in Applied Design from San Diego State University and an MFA in furniture design from Rhode Island Institute of Design.[3] Her work has been featured in the PBS series Craft in America[4] and in a 2011 site-specific exhibition at the Craft and Folk Art Museum,[1] among many other venues.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Crossing the Line: A Space by Tanya Aguiniga". Craft & Folk Art Museum. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tewksbury, Drew. "Craft Happening: Tanya Aguiniga Vs. the Beverly Hills Police". KCET. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "Tanya Aguiniga". Dwell. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Tanya Aguiniga". Craft in America. Retrieved 12 March 2015.