ABOUT A&C

 

Christiane Gruber – Between Textile Thinking and Lived Mindfulness

Christiane Gruber is an Austrian artist and designer working at the intersection of fashion, textile art, and mindful living. Her label AWARENESS & CONSCIOUSNESS, founded in 2005, stands for authenticity, sensitivity, and a deep connection to materiality and the human experience.

Rooted in craftsmanship and philosophical reflection, her work explores the emotional and symbolic dimensions of clothing. Using natural materials, hand-dyeing, quilting, and embroidery techniques, she creates unique, seasonless pieces that blur the line between wearable art and intimate textile objects.

Whether through her unisex garments, soft sculptures, or hand-quilted jackets, Gruber invites a slower, more conscious engagement with fashion – one that prioritizes meaning, presence, and inner resonance over trends and consumption.

Her creations are not just worn – they are lived.