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Textile Art is fine art using textile or fiber as a medium. Techniques include stitch, knit, crochet, weave, quilting and more.
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Curating Saatchi Gallery's first group Textile Art exhibition
Textile Art Redefined is opening at the iconic Saatchi Gallery in London on April 10th.
Inspired by my recent book, the exhibition will feature 15 artists from around the globe using a range of techniques. Some artists have created new work for the show including a Secret Garden made from denim by Ian Berry. A blue and white embroidered painting by Deniz Kurdak and a sculptural wall piece by Anne Von Freyburg.
Magda Sayeg – the founder of yarn bombing – is creating an installation that shouldn’t be missed. And Kenny Nguyen is displaying an epic canvas of undulating painted silk.
As well as featuring younger artists, the exhibition is also a celebration of artists who have devoted decades to textile art including Kaffe Fassett, Simone Pheulpin and Chiachio & Giannone.
A range of techniques have been used including heat manipulation by Benjamin Shine; fabric pleating by Caroline Burgess; different weaving techniques by Signe Emdal and immaculate quilting by Sara Impey. The common thread is all work is made by hand.
Some of the work is for sale. Details will be on the gallery page soon.
Textile Art Redefined – April 10th – May 10th. Saatchi Gallery.
https://www.saatchigallery.com/exhibition/textile-art-redefined
Textile Fine Art: Conversations with Artists Creating by Hand
With a foreword by Ann Coxon, former curator of International Art at Tate Modern
As artists from across the globe have pushed the boundaries of what is considered fine art, textiles have emerged as one the most vibrant and captivating areas of contemporary art. Tapestry, embroidery, quilting and a wide array of fibre arts are taking centre stage in galleries and exhibitions worldwide.
From Tracey Emin’s blankets to the immersive installations of Chiharu Shiota, via the magical realist hand-embroidery of Chiachio and Giannone and painterly stitching of Alice Kettle, this lavish volume brings together over 50 living artists all creating stunning work by hand.
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