Elana Herzog

"Civilizations and its discontents" by Elana Herzog.

HINT: A very unusual surface design or textile illustration.

"Found textiles are stapled to panels using thousands of metal staples. Parts of the fabric and the staples are then removed, leaving a residue of shredded fabric and perforated wall surface in some areas, and densely stapled and built-up areas elesewhere. The structure of the image is thus generated directly from the weave of the fabric."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, By Drusilla Cole.

Tilleke Schwarz

"Play with me" by Tilleke Schwarz.

HINT: Graphic and visual poetry.

"Composed of a number of seemingly unrelated images, which were mostly taken from daily newspapers, these graphics pictures strategically stitched onto linen cloth use all manner of threads, scraps of fabrics, lace and very special japanese green metallic thread in their depiction."* The work contains narrative elements, not really complete stories with a beginnign, a storyline, and an end. The narrative structures are used as a form of communication with the viewer.

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Elena Corchero

"Graphic Fan Lace" by Elena Corchero.

HINT: Incredible lighting fan!

"This hand-held embroidered and embellished fan stores solar power during the day, ready to be transformed into an ornamental light display for the home at night by incorporating solar cells into the textile's fabric."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Donatella Crippa y Poppy Treffry

"It keeps you running" by Donatella Crippa and " I love Tea" by Poppy Treffry.

HINT: Textile illustrations.

"Earl Grey is the subject of this piece from the artist's collection of appliquéd and free-machine embroidered tea and coffee themed items."* The Little badges were inspired by the need to use tiny scraps of fabrics left over from making larger pieces.

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Michael Brennand-Wood

Michael Brennand-Wood in TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: Optical configuration that mix traditions with technology.

"Inspired in traditions of floral imagery, this artist has combined computerized machine embroider, acrylic paint, wood, glass and collage. The woerk is colourful, dramatic, rhythmic and holographic in feeling."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Deepa Panchamia

Deepa Panchamia, in TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: Pocket wallpaper.

"Pockets of the palest blue silk organza form the rippling surface of this textile. The artist has intentionally used limited range of subtle colours to create shadows on the surface and enhance the contours of the structure."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Kelly woolard

"Constantine" by Kelly Woollard.

HINT: Original and unique textile Photo frame.

"Layered, painted and glued, this innovative multicoloured photo frame is made from reclaimed damask fabric cut into an intricate pattern reminiscent of ornate period furnishings."*

*from the book TEXTILE NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Helen Suzanne Alexander

"Silver Birch" by Helen Suzanne Alexander

HINT: Wonderful optical illusion by handmade dissolved fabric.

Handmade woollen felt for this piece is mounted on a double layer of two-tone organza. "Successive layers of threads and heat dissolving fabric were applied with needle felting and then burned back beofore the next layer was added. There is no stitching to this piece apart from the few surface embroidered lines to indicate horizontal marks in the brak."*

*from de book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Prudence Mapstone

Prudence Mapstone, by TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: "From Midnight to First Light"

"Subtle tones of mauve, blue and peach mix together in this freeform hand crocheted and knitted cape."* Inspired by the changes in light this cape was made of wool, mohair, cotton and lurex.

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Jeung-Hwa Park

Jeung-Hwa Park, by TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: Constructed: Three-dimensional textiles.

"Softly rounded textures transform this delicately coloured two-dimensional machine knitted wollen fabric into a three-dimensional sculpture. These pieces are the result of shibori techniques using beens, nuts, or pieces of wood, once tied into bundles, the whole cloth is felted and dyed."*

*from the book TEXTILE NOW, by Drusilla Cole.