Wallworks
Sidewalk Chalk
Texture, shading, contrast, linework. Sidewalk Chalk uses its fiber medium to maximum effect. Each remnant of reclaimed silk, wool, and linen is artfully arranged by the artist in the style of abstract expressionism and then felted by hundreds of tiny needles. Once interwoven, the fabrics become painterly in their array of color washes and opaque overlaps. Satisfying daubs of pure white appear, as do chalky outlines made from former shirt seams. It is truly one of a kind.
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Made from:
4 wool sweaters
2 linen tops
3 silk tops
3 silk pants -
Wallworks, in their most essential guise, are large-scale, one-of-a-kind wall hangings felted from reclaimed EILEEN FISHER clothing. The variety of materials, colors, and hand-arranged compositions renders each piece wholly unique. The size and textural quality of Wallworks make for a stunning addition to private and public spaces alike, providing visual impact and a modicum of acoustic dampening. Wallworks were first displayed in the Waste No More exhibit at Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano, the prestigious furniture and design trade fair.