Grupos de bordado como expressão artística e suas contribuições para a inclusão social

Abstract

This article develops reflections on the art of embroidery in groups of women as a form of expression to be used in the enhancement of social work carried out within the scope of public policies of Social Assistance, Culture, Health and Education. It seeks to give visibility to theoretical-methodological approaches of art education, of coexistence groups and strengthening of community ties and art therapy groups, as complementary strategies for the realization of emancipatory social processes of expanding awareness, culture and income generation. This is an important theme in the field of arts education, as it seeks to advance in understanding different theoretical-practical dynamics that involve the production of embroidery, while analyzing the properties of this technique when performed in groups of women. In order to reach the objectives of the research, a bibliographical survey was carried out, research of photographic records and visits to exhibitions of the embroideries produced. The study responds to the problem: can the art of embroidery, which for centuries was restricted to the family environment, be a significant tool for social inclusion and the creation of spaces for resignification of lives, self-knowledge and strengthening of bonds? The works of the groups of embroiderers demonstrate that yes.