Textiles Now
Product DescriptionTextiles Now celebrates international contemporary textile design focusing on fabric and fiber designs from the past five years that have been created for use in decorative art fashion and interior design. Lavishly illustrated with photographs showing the textiles and where appropriate their end use in context. Clear captions provide information on the contributing artists their techniques and inspirations enabling a deeper critical understanding and appreciation of the medium. Organized into three sections embracing constructed textiles dyed painted and printed textiles and stitched and mixed-media textiles the images are arranged to make an impressive visual statement. The book includes over 400 images from around 100 textile and fiber artists ranging from new graduates to experienced practitioners making an indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for textiles—whether student professional or hobbyist. It will also appeal to those with an interest in color and pattern including artists and graphic designers.
I’ll spend many hours soaking in the creativity and artistry of these pieces. I’m sure ideas here will enrich my work for many years.
Rating: 4 / 5
I found this book to be a great source of inspiration. Working with various fibers and many projects the book allowed me to stoke the fires of inspiration. As I looked at the many wonderful works of the artists I found myself having incredible “ah ha” moments.
The book pushed me into new directions in my own work. This will have a lasting effect in the way I view things and also inspire me to try different ways of using fabric.
Great book, I would highly recommend this. It sits in a prominent place in my studio as I use it often.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cole has given us a feast for the eyes and the imagination through her unique inclusion of many different forms of textiles. This is a book that you will return to time and again to ponder, question, and praise the creativity that the artists have produced in textiles.
Rating: 5 / 5