With her first collection for Paper Collective, Adrienna Matzeg captures the essence of hot afternoons, reflecting on the connection and joy that come from sharing drinks and snacks with others. Jet Lag in Lisbon transforms her photography into intricate embroidery, the composition evoking a dreamlike nostalgia that preserve her snapshots in textile form.

Jet Lag in Lisbon

By Adrienna Matzeg

Artist

Adrienna Matzeg (CA)

Adrienna Matzeg is a Canadian-based textile artist whose punch needle embroidery transforms travel photography into vibrant, tactile compositions. With an interest in how we preserve fleeting moments from travel, Adrienna’s work invites a sense of nostalgia and intimacy. She holds a degree in Photography from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and her work has been featured in Colossal, The Globe and Mail, and STIRworld, gaining recognition among international collectors.

“There is such a rich culture surrounding food in Portugal and Italy that I discovered while travelling. Colour really defines my memories and plays a pivotal role in narrating the stories within each piece. ”

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