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Hi, I’m Ana María Alarcón, a textile designer and multimedia artist with 8 years of experience spanning independent brand development, exhibition curation, and creative production. I specialise in screen printing, embroidery, and sustainable making, and I’m skilled at translating artistic concepts into commercially viable collections. I’m committed to slow, ethical making that celebrates craft heritage while challenging fast fashion. I enjoy developing engaging public programming that invites people to explore textile art and its social and cultural contexts.…Hi, I’m Ana María Alarcón, a textile designer and multimedia artist with 8 years of experience spanning independent brand development, exhibition curation, and creative production. I specialise in screen printing, embroidery, and sustainable making, and I’m skilled at translating artistic concepts into commercially viable collections. I’m committed to slow, ethical making that celebrates craft heritage while challenging fast fashion. I enjoy developing engaging public programming that invites people to explore textile art and its social and cultural contexts.

Ana María Alarcón

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Hi, I’m Ana María Alarcón, a textile designer and multimedia artist with 8 years of experience spanning independent brand development, exhibition curation, and creative production. I specialise in screen printing, embroidery, and sustainable making, and I’m skilled at translating artistic concepts into commercially viable collections. I’m committed to slow, ethical making that celebrates craft heritage while challenging fast fashion. I enjoy developing engaging public programming that invites people to explore textile art and its social and cultural contexts.…Hi, I’m Ana María Alarcón, a textile designer and multimedia artist with 8 years of experience spanning independent brand development, exhibition curation, and creative production. I specialise in screen printing, embroidery, and sustainable making, and I’m skilled at translating artistic concepts into commercially viable collections. I’m committed to slow, ethical making that celebrates craft heritage while challenging fast fashion. I enjoy developing engaging public programming that invites people to explore textile art and its social and cultural contexts.

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Hi, I’m Ana María Alarcón, a textile designer and multimedia artist with 8 years of experience spanning independent brand development, exhibition curation, and creative production. I specialise in screen printing, embroidery, and sustainable making, and I’m skilled at translating artistic concepts into commercially viable collections.

I’m committed to slow, ethical making that celebrates craft heritage while challenging fast fashion. I enjoy developing engaging public programming that invites people to explore textile art and its social and cultural contexts.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

PYP Visual Arts Teacher at The English School, Bogotá

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Planned and delivered inquiry-based arts curriculum for 265+ students (ages 5–8), collaborating with 20+ teachers on cross-curricular projects. Managed parent and staff communications, quarterly reports, inventories, school exhibitions and weekly stakeholder meetings. Recognised as Reflective IB Educator; Sponsored For IB professional training.

Founder, Designer & Sales Coordinator at Lanera

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Designed and produced 70+ handcrafted pieces managing full production cycle: sampling, quality control, costing, pricing, and seasonal collection development. Built brand identity across social media and retail presentation.

Co-curator at Tender Revolution, London Design Festival, Brompton Design District

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Co-curated and exhibited in show of 30+ artists; designed catalogue and marketing materials.

Co-curator at Tekhne & Tactile Landscapes, RCA MA Textiles Graduate Shows, London

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Co-curated graduate exhibition of 90+ textile artists; designed catalogue and all visual material. Delivered public panel discussion on contemporary textile sustainability.

Exhibiting Artist at ARTBO Artecámara & Tutor Program, Colombia’s Leading Art Fair, Bogotá

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Exhibited as an emerging artist at Colombia’s premier contemporary art fair (10,000+ annual visitors). Participated in mentorship program led by established curators and gallerists. Sold work at National Museum Friends Association Auction (2022).

Volunteer at Action Space & Cockpit Arts, London

November 1, 2025 - Present

Supporting adults with learning disabilities to maximise artistic potential and access opportunities in the professional art world.

Workshop Leader at Ibstock Place School, London

June 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and delivered textiles workshop for 38 students exploring material experimentation and creative problem-solving.

Assessment Proctor at Colegio Nueva Granada, Bogotá

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Supported admissions, MAP and AP examinations; managed confidential records, inventories, and provided technical support for online testing platforms.

Nanny at Private Family, London

February 1, 2025 - Present

Part-time childcare for children (ages 9 months and 11 years) alongside full-time MA studies and exhibition coordination.