Gladys Serrano Flores

¡Hola!

I am a textile artist and educator from Puerto Rico passionate about natural dyes and paints, textile construction, screen-printing and other surface design mediums.

In 2011 I launched Superficies Textiles, a unique workshop program for the general public, with the mission of promoting textile surface design where students could learn the techniques while creating projects and wearable pieces. It was also intended for people wanting to create their own line of one-of-a-kind pieces or small-scale production.

Alongside teaching workshops, I have spent the last 11 years on the TENAPURI Project (Teñido Natural en Puerto Rico).  I have been able to work on various methods of extracting dyes from plants and trees, mostly native to the island. On this extensive journey, each plant and tree has shown me its unique dyeing qualities, as well as the appropriate extraction methods taking into account the seasons and several other things to consider.

I am working on putting my explorations together and sharing them soon!!

Left: Natural dye and mineral print on silk

Bottom: Botanical print and screenprint