Marie Holst Revitalizes Tapestry Through Digital Jacquard Weaving

Copenhagen-based artist Marie Holst employs digital jacquard weaving techniques to modernize traditional tapestry art. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Holst creates detailed works that explore contemporary narratives, often focusing on overlooked stories rather than historical elite perspectives. Her process involves sketching, digital composition, and systematic weaving that combines computer design with physical loom testing. Notable works include 'Cry Me a River,' a six-meter piece featured in the Danish Biennale for Arts and Crafts that depicts sea scenes using reflective yarns, and 'Lost and Found,' which reimagines damask tablecloths with natural overgrowth. Holst's practice aims to revitalize textile storytelling for current audiences while maintaining the medium's tactile and structural foundations.