500 Felt Objects (500 Series): Creative Explorations of a Remarkable Material - Softcover

Nathalie Mornu

 
9781600597053: 500 Felt Objects (500 Series): Creative Explorations of a Remarkable Material

Synopsis

Inspiration abounds in this unique new entry in the popular 500 series. From garments to carpets to vessels, from home décor to installations, 500 Felt Objects is an impressive, flagship display of masterful felt creations. This very diverse collection honours the work of traditional fibre artists side-by-side with avant-garde designers and a broad range of styles, colours and forms help reveal felt's full potential. The pieces, made by an international roster of artists, are a constant surprise and delight.

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About the Author

Juror Susan Brown lives in New York and is the associate curator of textiles at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. She curated the exhibition Fashioning Felt and has written and lectured extensively on the topic. She teaches in the School of Art and Design at Parsons The New School for Design, as well as lecturing regularly for the Institute of Fine Arts at NYU. Before joining the Museum, she worked as a costume designer for theatre, opera and television.

From the Back Cover

Inspiration abounds in this unique new entry in the popular 500 series. From garments to carpets to vessels, from home décor to installations, 500 Felt Objects is an impressive, flagship display of masterful felt creations. This very diverse collection honours the work of traditional fibre artists side-by-side with avant-garde designers and a broad range of styles, colours and forms help reveal felt's full potential. The pieces, made by an international roster of artists, are a constant surprise and delight.

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