Tapestry Folios Series: #2 Spatial Compositions
Tapestry Folios Series: #2 Spatial Compositions
Date
2024
Edition Size
30
Media
Hand carved camel bone, Laser cut
Paper
handmade
Binding
Coptic
Dimensions
3 × 2 × 1 in
Location
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Collection
Collection Development, Limited Edition Artists Books$ 500.00
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Northwestern University
University of Connecticut (UCONN)
University of Wisconsin, Kohler Art Library
The Tapestry Folios Series celebrates the exquisite craftsmanship of Coptic tapestries, renowned for their vibrant colors and intricate designs. Traditionally, these textiles were adorned with motifs, showcasing mythological creatures, human figures, animals, botanical elements, and geometric patterns. Additionally, Christian symbols such as saints, scenes from the Old and New Testaments, crosses, and oriental symbols were commonly depicted.
Each book in this series focuses on a unique selection of motifs, inviting readers to explore the beauty of Coptic tapestry art.
The handmade paper features diverse colored folios, with each section laser-cut to replicate the intricate patterns, appearance, and texture found in traditional Coptic tapestries. The covers, hand-carved from camel bone with spaces and cuts that reveal the enchanting patterns within the book.
Spatial Compositions explores the interplay between space and form through a collection of visual compositions. Inspired by the intricate designs of Coptic tapestries, this book invites viewers to contemplate the beauty of geometric patterns and spatial arrangements.