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Warp and Weft, Chain Stitch and Pearl. Textiles in the Ahmanson Collection, edited by Lyrica Taylor
€45.00
Quay Books
Why is textile as an art medium coming into its own at this time? The reason is obvious. We live in a high-tech world. We communicate via Internet, or cell phone or laptop. We have become distant from the sources of our food, clothing, and shelter. So, in that atmosphere, a high-touch art form has direct appeal. We can touch it, feel it. The work is approachable, human.
Beyond that, textile work is a metaphor for our lives - many strands, seemingly disparate, woven together to make a sometimes surprising whole.
It is hoped that this book makes a small contribution to the growing recognition of textiles as a truly great art form.
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