Contemporary artistic experiments based on sustainable textile art and its relationship to environmental sustainability

Authors

  • Maisaa Salim Al Riyam Master of Arts Student, Art Education Department, Sultan Qaboos University University, Sultanate of Oman.
  • Mohammed Hamood Al-Amri Professor of Art & Education, Curriculum & Instruction Department, Sultan Qaboos University University, Sultanate of Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35560/jcofarts1623

Keywords:

Sustainable Textile Art, Recycling, Contemporary Arts, Environmental Sustainability, Consumed Materials.

Abstract

This research aims to explore the role of sustainable textile art in promoting environmental sustainability through the recycling of consumed materials and their application in contemporary artistic creations. A descriptive-analytical research method was adopted to investigate recycling techniques and the artistic expression possibilities of sustainable textile art. The purposive sample consisted of contemporary artists (5 Artworks) of those who incorporated recycling into their art. In addition to another purposive sample (4 artworks) done by the first author, the researcher used various techniques for reusing materials in artworks through her artistic experiment. The results indicated that sustainable textile art contributes to raising environmental awareness and provides innovative artistic solutions for utilizing waste materials, supporting the concept of eco-friendly art.

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2025-06-29

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Contemporary artistic experiments based on sustainable textile art and its relationship to environmental sustainability. (2025). Al-Academy , 261-282. https://doi.org/10.35560/jcofarts1623

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