Flor do Mar Tapestry
US$ 1,744
Overview
2024
Textile (Cotton, Fabric, Thread), wool tapestry with textile sculpture on black cork frame
Unique Work
Dimensions: 70cm (H) x 60cm (W) x 20cm (D) / 27.6" (H) x 23.6" (W) x 7.9" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
This artwork is inspired by the flower animals, aka flowers of the sea and represents the relation between organisms and human impact on them. The bleaching phenomenon of the corals occurs due to warmer temperatures and means they are under stress and subject to mortality. Corals can survive several bleaching events and as in this artwork, the light creates dynamic shadows during the day, the lower the light, more extended and dramatic they can be. As a representation and a reminder of the beautiful creatures that are struggling to survive to climate change. This artwork is handmade with pure portuguese wool yarn with anti moss treatment. The frame is made with portuguese expanded black cork.
Artist profile
Estudio OHXOJA
Hometown: Costa de Caparica
Based in: Costa de Caparica
Estudio OHXOJA is a textile art studio that seeks to have an original approach inspired by the sea and nature. Catarina Cruz and Tiago Amaral, self-taught textile artists, are the portuguese couple behind the studio. They come from different backgrounds, Catarina was window dresser and area team manager at the …
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