Krystal Weave

KRYSTAL WEAVE by Libby Kowalski of Kova Textiles.

HINT: Crystalline Curtain.

"A glistening matrix of transparent and translucent threads, Krystal Weave fabric is like a crystalline curtain, which offers a variety of possibilities for dividing spaces, enhancing windows, and covering upholstered wall panels in commercial and residential spaces."*

*from www.transmaterial.net

Bump

BUMP by Andrea Valentini.

HINT: Durable and resistant sculptural textile.

"Andrea Valentini’s Bump material is a sculptural textile made from various fabrics bound to closed cellular foam. The foam is extremely lightweight and durable, imparting sophisticated Bump-clad bags and furnishings with a notable resilience. Bump is also flame retardant and resistant to ultraviolet light, making it even more durable."*

*from www.transmaterial.net

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.

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.

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.