Ina Dyreborg is a Danish textile artist who brings a vibrant and playful world to life through her unique tufted creations. Using a Danella needle as her primary tool, she crafts expressive masks and faces of animals and humans. To add depth to specific features, such as the noses on feline or bear pieces, she uses a punch needle to create extra volume. For further sculptural effects, Ina incorporates materials like paper clay and wire, resulting in three-dimensional details that enhance her work’s dynamic quality.
Her art delves into the concept of masks—symbols of our true selves or the personas we aspire to become. Through bold colors and tactile textures, Ina explores the inner animal within us all, embracing the interplay of beauty and flaws, the wild, the masculine, the feminine, and the beast within. By often wearing the masks herself, she animates her creations, inviting viewers into her imaginative universe. Her work fosters a personal connection, allowing each viewer to interpret the pieces individually rather than dictating a specific narrative.
At Dyreborg Studio, every piece is carefully crafted by hand, using the Danella needle to build intricate, raised textures. Ina’s focus on expressive design is evident in her attention to detail and thoughtful use of materials. Vibrant colors play a central role, enhancing the emotional and thematic depth of her masks and faces. The result is a collection of multi-dimensional, tactile artworks that explore themes of identity and transformation, blending beauty and wildness in a structured yet playful format.
Ina Dyreborg’s work invites discovery, not only through its visual appeal but also through its ability to evoke a deeply personal response.
