TEXTILE DESIGN SEMINAR

NAME: HAMNA NADEEM

ROLL NO: 20004316004 (BTD)
DATE: 2ND JUNE, 2023

10 ARTWORKS OF ARTISTS

SPIDER WOMAN BY LOUISE BOURGEOIS (FRANCE/UNITED STATES):

This large-scale sculpture is part of Bourgeois' ongoing exploration of the spider motif. Created
using fabric and steel, it represents femininity, strength, and the complexities of the human
experience. Louise Bourgeois passed away in 2010, but her legacy continues to inspire artists
worldwide.
SOFT SCULPTURES BY CLAES OLDENBURG (SWEDEN/UNITED STATES):
Oldenburg is known for his oversized sculptures of everyday objects. His soft sculptures, such as
a giant typewriter eraser or a colossal clothespin, are made from fabric and stuffed to create
playful and whimsical artworks. Claes Oldenburg resides in New York City, USA.

GLASSHOUSE BY TOSHIKO HORIUCHI MACADAM (JAPAN/CANADA):

Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam is renowned for her large-scale textile installations, particularly her
vibrant and interactive crochet playgrounds. "Glasshouse" is a notable example, featuring
colorful crocheted elements suspended within a framework. Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam
currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada.
COCOON BY AIKO TEZUKA (JAPAN):
Aiko Tezuka creates ethereal textile sculptures using translucent fabrics and intricate stitching
techniques. "Cocoon" is a delicate artwork resembling a woven structure, evoking feelings of
fragility and transformation. Aiko Tezuka resides in Tokyo, Japan.

THREAD DRAWING BY CHIHARU SHIOTA (JAPAN/GERMANY):

Shiota is known for her immersive installations, often incorporating intricate webs of thread.
Her "Thread Drawing" series features suspended black threads that create dense, intricate
networks, transforming the surrounding space. Chiharu Shiota is currently based in Berlin,
Germany.
TAPESTRY BY MAGDALENA ABAKANOWICZ (POLAN):
Abakanowicz was a Polish sculptor and fiber artist known for her monumental textile artworks.
Her tapestries often depicted abstract, organic forms and explored themes of collective identity
and the human condition. Magdalena Abakanowicz passed away in 2017, and she resided in
Warsaw, Poland.

LUMINOUS FABRIC BY SHEILA HICKS (UNITED STATES/FRANCE):

Hicks is renowned for her textile sculptures and installations that blur the boundaries between
art, craft, and design. "Luminous Fabric" is a captivating artwork featuring vibrant textile
elements woven together, creating a dynamic interplay of color and light. Sheila Hicks currently
resides in Paris, France.
UNTITLED (ROPE DRAWING) BY FRACISCA ANINAT (CHILE):
Aninat creates site-specific installations using ropes and threads, transforming architectural
spaces into immersive environments. Her "Rope Drawing" series comprises intricate patterns and
shapes formed by meticulously arranged ropes. Francisca Aninat currently lives in Santiago,
Chile.

BEADED PRAYERS PROJECT BY LESLEY DILL (UNITED STATES):

Dill combines various textile techniques with language and poetry in her artworks. The "Beaded
Prayers Project" features delicate, hand-sewn garments adorned with beads and thread,
incorporating text from poems and prayers. Lesley Dill resides in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
BLOOMING BY NIKE SCHROEDER (GERMANY):
Schroeder is known for her textile sculptures inspired by natural forms and organic textures.
"Blooming" is a captivating artwork depicting a large flower-like structure made from layers of
intricately stitched fabric. Nike Schroeder currently lives in Berlin, Germany.