I am an interdisciplinary artist, producer and curator based in Dublin. My practice explores the emotional, political, and ecological dimensions of human and more-than-human entanglements.
As an artist, my preferred medium is textiles, particularly weaving, embroidery, and fabric manipulation techniques. I create tangible and tactile representations of emotional journeys and inner research using ancient, simple textile techniques on significant storytelling materials. Influenced by Maria Lai and the movements of Relational Art and Arte Povera, I’m connecting textile practice with embodied and participatory experiences. I work with fibres, emotions, and communities to explore the relational complexity of our society through an ecological lens, embracing the challenge of ‘staying with the trouble’.
I curate and produce exhibitions and interdisciplinary events to create spaces for collective explorations of human and more-than-human ecologies and artistic perspectives on the consequences of the climate crisis. My aim is to nurture in artists and participants a sense of community, shared experience, and awareness of the deep interconnection in our complex system.
My latest project is the itinerant gathering Entanglement and Mint Tea, from February to May 2026, a continuation of the recently concluded year-long programme Entangled Life at Pallas Projects, supported by Community Foundation Ireland. Running from May to December 2025, the initiative explored climate, community, and ecological interdependence through monthly talks, workshops, artistic interventions, and a culminating exhibition. It features contributions from artists, experts, and community organisations, inviting diverse voices to reflect on aspects of the climate crisis through creative and participatory formats.
In early 2025, I curated Earthbound Tales as part of the Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women festival. The programme focused on urban ecologies and identities; the exhibition featured a public panel discussion with artists and scientists and a pinhole eco-photography workshop.
I hold a BA and MA in Politics from the Università degli Studi of Milan, and I completed post-grad certificates in Art and Ecology and Sustainable Exhibition Making at NCAD, as well as Climate Entrepreneurship at Trinity College Dublin. I recently completed the Wellbeing Coordinator for the Art sector cert at UCC. Recent exhibitions include Outlet, Pallas Projects, Dublin, 2026; Ravel – Unravel, MTU, Cork, 2024; the performance at the Independent Fashion Designer Showcase, GalleryX, Dublin, 2024; Brigid with The Liberties Weavers, Pallas Projects, Dublin, 2024; Collective Residues, Pallas Projects, Dublin, 2023.
My curatorial ethos is rooted in care and attentiveness to underrepresented forms of knowledge. I prioritise ecological awareness, community participation, and more-than-human perspectives through inclusive, sustainable practices.
cristina.nicotra@gmail.com
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My Textile Experience pedagogical project invites a nonjudgmental and cathartic release, fostering a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with the natural world through tactile mindful practice.
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Born in Milano, based in Dublin.
Curator
2026, Entanglement and Mint Tea, Itinerant Project, Dublin
2025, Entangled Life programme, Pallas Projects, Dublin
2025, Earthbound Tales programme, Pallas Projects, Dublin
2024, Brigid with The Liberties Weavers, Pallas Projects, Dublin
Socially and Environmentally Engaged Practice
2026, Threads of the Liberties, in collaboration with Changes Clothes and The Liberties Festival, Dublin
2026, Open Fields, in collaboration with Prof. Lucy Collins and Prof. Joanna Kacprzyk, UCD Dublin
2025, Lead Artist & Facilitator, Emotional Weaving in the Time of Crisis, part of the Entangled Life programme, Pallas Projects, Dublin
2022, Lead Artist & Facilitator, Emotional Weaving in the Time of Crisis, The Liberties Weavers, Dublin
Facilitator
2026, Lead Artist Weaver, Weaving Kinship: Material Culture & Belonging workshop, IMMA, Dublin
2022 – present, Lead Facilitator & Artist – The Liberties Weavers, Dublin
2022 – present, Lead Artist & Facilitator, Textile Experience, Workshop Series – Various venues
2025, Lead Artist Weaver, Dublin Fibre Festival, IMMA, Dublin
2023 to 24, Lead Artist & Facilitator, Art Workshops – Dublin City Council Culture Company
Group exhibitions and performances
2026, Outlet, Pallas Projects, Dublin + Solo weaving performance
2025, Salvage and Fray, Pallas Projects, Dublin (Collaboration with The Liberties Weavers)
2024, Ravel – Unravel, MTU, Cork
2024, Independent Fashion Designer Showcase, GalleryX, Dublin (Selected works and solo performance)
2024, Art Space Now D8, Outlandish Theatre and Pallas Projects, Dublin (Group performance)
2024, Brigid with The Liberties Weavers, Pallas Projects, Dublin
2023, Notions, Tymberyard, Dublin
2023, Collective Residues, Pallas Projects, Dublin
Producer
2024, Periodical Review 14 – A Language to Shout In, Pallas Projects, Dublin
2024, Pallas for Palestine, The Bank at The Digital Hub – Pallas Projects, Dublin
Publications
Nicotra, Cristina, Entangled Life, The Visual Artists’ News Sheet (VAN), September/October 2026., p. 10.
Connolly, Maeve, VAN Spotlight | Artist-Run Time, The Visual Artists’ News Sheet (VAN), May/June 2026.
Kennedy, G. and O’Sullivan, S. (Eds.) (2026) FIELD Guide – A Terrestrial Lexicon & Multispecies Index (Digital Edition). Contributing Learner/Author. Dublin: National College of Art & Design (NCAD). Published within the framework of the Museum of the Commons (L’Internationale Online).
Lanigan, Michael, An artist honours an immigrant cabbage in the Liberties, Dublin Inquirer, 25/9/2024.
O’Connor, Ruth, Spinning a yarn: The community group reviving the weaving tradition in Dublin’s Liberties, The Irish Times, 27/1/2024.
Panel/Lecturer
2026, Panellist, Lunchtime Talk: Earth Day – Climate Action, Creative Futures Academy at NCAD, Dublin (Supported by L’Internationale Climate Assembly)
Residency
2026, Acts of Maintenance: Small-Scale Practices for Climate Justice, Vessel and CLIMAVORE x Jameel at RCA, Foggia, Italy
Awards
2025, Climate Action Works Engagement Fund, Community Foundation Ireland.
Education
2026, Wellbeing Coordination in the Arts and Creative Sectors (L6) – University College Cork
2025, Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Entrepreneurship (L9) – Trinity College Dublin
2024, Professional Certificate in Sustainable Exhibition Making (L9) – NCAD, Dublin
2023, Professional Certificate in Art and Ecology (L9), NCAD, Dublin
2022, Associate Degree Fashion Designer, Dublin Institute of Design
2011, MA Comparative Politics and Institutions (L9), Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
2005, BA Communication & Society (L8), Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy
2002, Jewellery Design (L6), Italian Fashion School of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Milan, Italy
Professional trainings
2026, Spring School: ‘One work, Many perspectives’ with artist Rachel Fallon, TBG+S
2025, Welding, Leitrim Sculpture Centre
2025, Producing in a Collaborative Context with Kath Gorman, CDP – Create Ireland
2024, Intensive 4-shaft-floor loom training, Grennan Mill School, Thomastown
2023, Systems/Change: Creatively Exploring Systems for Global Citizenship Educators, MTU
Informal education
2025, Hand weaving tutorship of Lorna Donlon
2023 – 2025, Hand weaving tutorship of Mags Maxwell
2021 – 2023, Hand weaving tutorship of Marja Almqvist
2019 to present, Zero Waste patternmaking research
Tailoring and textile techniques – Three generations of family tailoring tradition
Memberships
Visual Artist Ireland
Creative Ecologies Ireland (co-founder)
The Liberties Weavers
Cork Textile Network
The Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers