Diana Beltrán Herrera's Embroidered Paper Corals Debut at Deutsches Museum
Bristol-based artist Diana Beltrán Herrera has expanded her paper sculpture practice to include coral formations, using thread as a structural tool to mimic fractal and hyperbolic geometry. Her latest works incorporate paperboard, cardboard, and embroidery techniques, blending paper with textile traditions. This month, her first family of coral research pieces will be installed at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, opening at the end of June. Herrera continues to produce commissioned works globally, exploring flora and fauna motifs through vibrant, intricate sculptures.
Key facts
- Diana Beltrán Herrera is a Bristol-based artist.
- She creates elaborate paper sculptures of flora and fauna.
- Her recent work includes coral formations.
- Coral reefs exhibit fractal and hyperbolic geometry.
- She uses thread as a structural tool for embroidery.
- Her work has grown in scale and incorporates paperboard, thread, and cardboard.
- Her first family of coral research works is being sent to the Deutsches Museum in Munich.
- The installation opens at the end of June.
Entities
Artists
- Diana Beltrán Herrera
Institutions
- Deutsches Museum
- Colossal
Locations
- Bristol
- Munich
- Germany