Phoebe Vlassis

Phoebe Vlassis is a weaver and musician from Athens, Greece, currently based in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Her most recent project connects weaving with music, using the loom as a percussive instrument and singing while actively weaving to the beat of the loom. Her research focuses on finding or resurfacing work songs for the loom and investigating why they are so poorly documented, as well as composing new songs for with the loom. The tactile musical scores that are the product of the loom music, are exhibited as pieces of art. She has been presenting her performance " LOOM MUSIC" since July of 2024, around the United States and Greece. " LOOM MUSIC" combines music, live weaving and textile history, bringing this typically solitary artform into a public realm. Phoebe is a member of the polyphonic vocal ensemble Trendafilka, sings and plays the accordion in her traditional Greek music band, and leads a community choir that also serves as a Greek language class. She has been weaving for nine years, gaining her knowledge through the generosity of mentors and peers. Her woven pieces and loom performances have been shown at FiberArt International, Contemporary Craft, Nikki Gallery and the Jalopy Theatre. She holds a BSc in Industrial Design from the University of Portsmouth, UK, and a Diploma in Theatre Production from Langara College (Studio 58), Canada. 

Reviews 

Antigravity Magazine, " Loom Music Experiments"

Plank Magazine , " This is my Room"