A delegation of six students and two teachers from Greece and Cyprus visited IES Jaume I in Ontinyent between April 27 and 30, as part of an Erasmus program. During their stay, they toured the Palau de la Vila and the Civil War shelters, in addition to visiting the workshop of artist Cesc Biosca.
A tapestry connects classical mythology with modern textile techniques 🧵
In Cesc Biosca's workshop, the delegation was amazed by a tapestry dedicated to the myth of Athena and Arachne, a tribute to Greek culture. The work combines traditional textile techniques with digital design processes, showing how craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary tools. This piece serves as an example of how classical art is reinterpreted with modern methods, creating a bridge between the past and new technologies applied to textile creation.
The myth of Arachne: a tapestry that weaves more than meets the eye 🕷️
The visitors were so fascinated that they probably forgot that, in the original myth, Arachne ended up turned into a spider for daring to compete with a goddess. Good thing the tapestry didn't include a spinning contest. Luckily, the students left with photos and memories, not a divine curse. That said, back in history class, any mention of spiders will make them glance sideways at the ceiling.