Svetlana Pardo

As a formally trained visual artist, I treat textile design not as a craft, but as a form of fine art and sculptural definition. My artistic direction is centered on contemporary Nuno felting—a meticulous, labor-intensive practice where wool and silk lose their individual boundaries and fuse into a seamless, fluid medium. For me, wool is a boundless, living material that allows me to sculpt anything from intricate jewelry and high-end, functional art accessories to avant-garde wearable silhouettes and monumental interior art installations.

Based in Chicago, IL, my studio practice bridges the gap between classic aesthetics and textile innovation. Under my hands, raw materials are transformed into unique, non-reproducible works of contemporary fiber art that mimic the organic rhythms and textures found in nature. Whether creating a delicate wearable piece or a complex multi-dimensional space installation, my goal remains the same: to bring a profound, tactile luxury and artistic experience into daily life. I design for those who view art as an extension of identity and a transformation of space.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
City/Country: Chicago, IL, USA
Year: 2017
Degree/Course: Continuous Education / Professional Fine Art Courses

Institution: Bashkir State Pedagogical Institute
City/Country: Ufa
Year: 1992
Degree: Master's Degree in Fine Arts & Graphics

• 2026 — BSPI Fine Arts & Graphics Alumni Exhibition, Sterlitamak
• 2026 — "4th Fridays" Art Event at The Dole, Crystal Lake, IL, USA
• 2014 — Parkland College Art Gallery Exhibition & Catalog, Champaign, IL, USA