Friday, 14 February 2014

Anna Batbeze

Image from http://www.wgsn.com.ezproxy.mmu.ac.uk/content/report/Trend_Analysis/Materials/Inspiration/2013/December/tapestry--materials-inspiration.html

Divination

Artist Anna Betbeze scars, mangles and burns flokati rugs (and recently terry-cloth towels and robes) in a ritualistic way. The results are reverent and ancient-looking – as well as a bit angry and rebellious. Meaning can be found in the original pattern of the rug, in the damage inflicted upon it, or both.