My name is Maud Karlsson Lima de Faria. I am a Swedish interdisciplinary artist based in Sweden and Portugal.
 

My artistic journey began in contemporary dance and performance. After eleven years in New York and decades of work as a dancer and choreographer, my practice has gradually expanded to include visual art, installations, wearable art, exhibitions and artistic concepts. Today I create work where movement, textiles, storytelling and social engagement intertwine.

Long before textiles became part of my artistic practice, they were part of my life. I have always been drawn to the history, beauty and how the textiles are crafted. To what the fabric have carried, protected and witnessed.

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I am the founder of HER STORY – The Collections - part of the larger artistic platform HER STORY - an ongoing body of work exploring women's lives, memories, strength and shared experiences through multiple artistic expressions.
 

At the heart of my work is a desire to create connections between women. Our stories matter, they deserve to be seen, and art can become a space for dialogue, recognition and empowerment. Through my work I hope not only to raise awareness but also to contribute to real change.
 

Each collection carries its own narrative, often rooted in history as well as current issues, sustainability, transformation and craftsmanship. Clothing becomes more than something we wear; it becomes a carrier of memory, identity and personal history.
 

To extend that idea beyond the artwork itself, a percentage of every piece sold invests and supports women through microloans and other organisations, creating a circular movement where one woman's story can help shape another's future.
 

Learn more about how you invest and support another woman.

Learn more about how we cocreate a Skogsrå-coat

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Read The Story behind Skogsrå.
 

To explore my broader artistic practice, please visit: www.maudsart.se