Afra Sönmez is an electronic textile artist and performer, she is driven by the convergence of technology, craftsmanship, and traditional artistry. Her creations serve as a bridge between the tangible and the digital realms, weaving together intricate threads of innovation and tradition.
Exploring the realm of e-textiles, Afra delves into the fusion of electronic textiles elements with craft, fashion, and age-old techniques. Through her work, she aims to redefine the boundaries of expression, introducing audiences to a new dimension where e-textiles transcend mere adornment to become interactive experiences.
At the Ars Electronica Festival, Afra Sönmez performed in 2019 with her solo e-textile instrument, “50 Shades of Forest,” and joined Electronicos Fantasticos/Ei Wada’s “Barcoders.” In 2020, she collaborated with Nursinem Aslan on “Onisma,” another e-textile instrument. Currently, she is continuing to create e-textile instruments.