Léna Meszaros is of Hungarian and Russian origin, and lives in France, where she discovered patchwork in the 1990s. Through contemporary patchwork, she finds her personal expression in figurative quilt art, which she transposes into mixed media. The use of various materials in her creations – acrylic pouring, plastic, metal, recycled cardboard – pushes her towards 3D.
She employs a variety of techniques, including ecoprinting, embossing, soldering iron and water-soluble film. A member of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and the international group20 Perspectives, she exhibits her works in the USA and Europe.
She is a keen participant in various group projects and EQA (European Quilt Association) competitions. She initiated SAQA Europe & Middle East’s “Orient Express” project. In France, she is a member of the Temperature Quilts Group called Collectif Quilts Météo .
Léna teaches classes on the use of metal, acrylic pouring, layered landscapes and ecoprinting. She is also a Qi Gong teacher and practises traditional Chinese medicine.
Join her on Saturday September 14th at 3pm in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, outside the Espace des Tisserands (Place du Marché Couvert) for a free Qi-Gong session: discover her breathing exercises and body-mind coordination! Spectators and participants alike are welcome to come and try their hand at this Chinese gymnastic, perfect for concentrating before sewing, or recharging your batteries after hours spent in your workshop.