Islam Aly

Tapestry Folios Series: #2 Spatial Compositions

Islam Aly

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

$ 500.00

Unavailable


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University of Connecticut (UCONN)

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.