Objects
2009
In winter 2008, while experimenting for the Fashioning Felt exhibition at the National Design Museum New York, I looked for differently designed structures in felt surfaces on the subject of ‘light and shadow’.
I used the same technique in different ways to reveal new surface structures. This also resulted in a small working sample which did not fit into the series of experiments: A small “gravel place” for one hand, picture 001.
This pattern was the starting point for the carpet object. For a year I tied loosely wound wool fibers into a thin pre-felt. A very meditative work. Over time and with the increasing size, the work rhythm with the many interruptions became visible. Lines, patterns and figures emerged.
The carpet object grew out of the middle. For the time being, an organic exterior form close to nature was created. I deliberately chose the rectangle as the final shape. The clear edge draws attention to the center, to the actual image.
The optical appeal of cool and hard stones contrasts with the tactile sensation of warm and soft wool and awakens the impulse to rest on it.
The carpet object grew out of the middle. For the time being, an organic exterior form close to nature was created. I deliberately chose the rectangle as the final shape. The clear edge draws attention to the center, to the actual image.
The optical appeal of cool and hard stones contrasts with the tactile sensation of warm and soft wool and awakens the impulse to rest on it.
Material: merino wool, silk
Size approx: 180 cm / 120 cm
