Fragment (HC561)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Emily DuBois
Title
Fragment
Date
1994
Content
Samples with specific information about each fabric's development in folder from '2010 Textiles and New Technology' exhibition (Crafts Council 1994) which showcased cutting edge textiles design and illustrated how technology was influencing materials and products
Materials and techniques
Cotton thread, woven on a 16 harness computer driven loom. The fabric for 'Fragment' explores the moire effect created by vertical warp stripes being crossed by diagonal weft twill stripes. Since the two sets of stripes repeat at intervals different from each other, their crossing points step up or down to form a larger pattern. Combined with the ikat discharged and dyed warp and weft images, the effect is that the pattern seems to be hovering over the surface of the cloth. This work is part of an ongoing series that refers to 'chi', or vital life force.
Dimensions
length: 21.6cm
width: 13.1cm
height: 0.4cm
Object number
HC561