Martyna Michalak
I am Martyna and I am self-taught weaver. I have been creating my art, running a community project and free community workshops
My project “The Conscious Living” was initiated in January 2023, with aim to improve community mental health, reduce loneliness, and promote environmental awareness through free, inclusive activities in Edinburgh.
One of the activities were weekly weaving workshops that quickly became the biggest and most popular part of the project. It helped me to explore weaving more in-depth and develop my own art. I create my own tapestries using recycled materials, working intuitively to express myself creatively and reach my emotions and has very soothing impact on my mental health and helps dealing with ADHD.
I have been sharing my experiences and was providing space for people in Edinburgh to express themselves through art that would not require any skills, put any expectations or restrictions. This approach is very freeing, healing and it is something I would love to explore and share more.