Natalia Pongis 

 Biography


Born: 20.08.1975, Montevideo, Uruguay


Lives and works: Hamburg, Germany
Field: Textile Art
Specialties: Hand knitting, embroidery, crochet, weaving (Flying8 loom)


Education: Self taught
 artist, specialized since 2004 in hand knitting, crochet, and weaving with the Flying8 loom. 

Developed a unique artistic style combining traditional techniques with contemporary design.

Materials: cotton, merino wool, bamboo, silk, and other fibers.

  Exhibitions & Fairs
• 2006–2024: Participated in international fairs in Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Finland, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Chile
• Examples:
 

„Uruguay on Display“, Montevideo (2006)


– Punta del Este, Piriápolis, La Paloma (Summer Fairs, Uruguay, 2007-2010)


– FUNDART, Buenos Aires (2007–2010)


– FERINART, Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico (2008, 2010)


– L’Artigiano in Fiera, Milan (2010)


– Grassi Fair Leipzig (2018–2020)


– MK&G Fair, Hamburg (2018–2021)


– ARTEMANI, Lübeck (2022-2024)


– Koppel Advent Fair, Hamburg (2024)

 Workshops & Seminars
- Natural materials, design & dyeing techniques LATU, (Uruguay) 


- Led workshops:


• 2008: Hand knitting demonstration, FERINART, Puerto Rico


• 2010: Design & flowers on the loom, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 Awards & Recognition


• National Crafts Award Uruguay (2007, 2009, 2010)


• Honourable Mention for Best Piece (2010)


• Artistic recognition by the Ministry of Culture, Uruguay (2009)

  Innovations & Developments

• 2019: Co-created the Flying8 Moon Loom, expanding the possibilities of contemporary handweaving.
• 2021: Designed and developed the Plumita Shuttle, a refined tool enhancing the weaving process.

  Memberships

• Since 2021: Member of A.D.K., Hamburg, Germany.
• 2007–2016: Member of A.U.D.A., Uruguay.