Warp & Weft - by Jessica Hemmings (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A rich and beautiful book about the design and inspiration behind contemporary woven textiles, <i>Warp and Weft</i> will thrill everyone with an interest in textiles. No other book explores woven textiles at such depth.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This beautiful and accessible book will deepen the understanding of anyone who loves textiles. It explores woven textiles thematically, through the work of contemporary artists and designers. Some make their art from unwoven threads, the raw material of which textiles are born. Others use digital technology so that elements of light, sound, and even motion are literally woven in the fabric. An excellent resource for everyone with an interest in contemporary woven textiles, this book features work by the following international selection of artists and designers: <br/> <br/>Gabriel Dawe, Ball-Nogues Studio, Susie MacMurray, Laura Thomas, Sue Lawty, Lauren Moriarty, Elana Herzog, Tamar Frank, Marianne Kemp, Dashing Tweeds, Hiroko Takeda, Christine Keller, Hilde Hauan Johnsen, Sarah Taylor, Astrid Krogh, Priti Veja, Salt, Ainsley Hillard, Philip Beesley, Maria Blaisse, Barbara Layne, Zane Berzina, Maggie Orth, Elaine Ng Yan Ling, Lucy McMullen, Philippa Brock, Grethe Sørensen, Christy Matson, Lars Preisser, Lise Frølund and Hanne Raffnsøe, Elin Igland, Alyce Santoro, Drahomira Hampl, Nadia-Anne Ricketts, Eleanor Pritchard, Aleksandra Gaca, Ismini Samanidou, Louise Bourgeois, Ane Henrikesen, Shane Waltener, Jeroen Vinken, Liz Williamson, Lucy Brown, Janine Antoni, Lia Cook, Petter Hellsing, Runa Carlsen, Wallace & Sewell, Ptolemy Mann, Missoni Home, ao for Gainsborough, NUNO Corporation, Norwegian Rain, Soukaina Aziz El Idrissi, Suzanne Tick, Travis Meinolf, and Anne Wilson.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Readable, with enough technical insight to satisfy an academic of professional audience and enough explanation to reach a more casual reader. Carefully chosen photographs (and especially the detail shots) help clear up any ambiguities and pique the reader's curiosity.<br/>Selvedge<br><br>This book is a visual feast for textile enthusiasts... [It] is an overview of contemporary weaving and is a resource for anyone interested in fashion, interiors, and art.<br/>Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Jessica Hemmings</b> is Professor of Visual Culture and Head of the Faculty of Visual Culture at the National College of Art & Design in Dublin. She regularly contributes articles and reviews to various publications including Selvedge, Embroidery, and Surface Design Journal. Jessica is editor of <i>The Textile Reader </i>(Berg, 2012) and <i>In the Loop: Knitting Now</i> (Black Dog, 2010).
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