Monica Filotas is an international textile artist whose passion for knitting began at the age of nine, exploring techniques that would become the foundation of her lifelong artistic journey. With a degree in Industrial Design, she began her professional career at the Museum of Modern Art, refining her creative vision before founding her own design studio, specializing in innovative trade show environments. Her studio earned two consecutive “Best in Show” awards, a testament to her originality and dedication to design.

Monica’s artistic curiosity has taken her across continents, where she has deepened her mastery of yarns, looms, dyeing, felt, embroidery, and traditional fibers from cultures around the world. This global perspective informs each piece she creates, shaping works that are at once personal, tactile, and visually compelling.

Her work has been featured in private exhibitions throughout the United States, England and Latin America. Through her practice, she challenges preconceived notions of gender, craft, and art, pushing the boundaries of textile work beyond conventional definitions.

Fiber is Monica’s primary medium, allowing her to create organic forms that echo the rhythms of nature and human connection. Her pieces are deeply influenced by the magic, traditions, and surrealism of the cultures she has experienced, inviting viewers to see textiles transformed into a beautiful piece of contemporary art. Each work is an exploration of identity, memory, and the commitment to sharing the universal language of fiber art with diverse audiences.