Friday, May 10, at 16.00 The Rothko Museum will open the exhibition of the experimental textile art project “Re Rag Rug” by artists Katarina Brieditis and Katarina Evans from Sweden.
The exhibition “Re Rag Rug” is the result of an experimental design project implemented in Stockholm, in the textile studio “Brieditis & Evans” of the artists Katarina Brieditis and Katarina Evans. In this challenging long-term project, the artists made twelve unique rugs in twelve different needleless techniques over the course of twelve months.
“Re Rag Rug” works were made from various textile rags obtained from textile production waste and worn clothes. The artists creatively processed these seemingly worthless materials in various techniques – sewing, braiding, crocheting, knitting, knotting, winding, cutting, appliqué, embroidery, structural and relief effects, three-dimensional shapes, painting and batik.
The creative work took place in a free and experimental atmosphere. At the same time, the authors wanted their rugs to have a high artistic value, so the fact that they were made from recycled materials was just an added benefit. The artist explains: The design process begins between our hands and the material, as we search for techniques that bring out the best, unique qualities of each material. This is followed by the artistic process, during which we see possibilities and qualities to expand and develop, potentially enrich and transform. The limited color palette is an additional challenge and source of inspiration.”
Re Rag Rugs have been exhibited in Sweden, Hong Kong, Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Australia. The broad scope of the exhibition has strengthened the conviction of the artists about the importance of the carpet in human life and allowed us to conclude that the interest in design and textiles – as well as in the wider issues of material processing, consumption and sustainability – is truly global in nature.
The creative tandem “Brieditis & Evans” has rich and long-standing experience in textile art, craft, design and new product development. The beginnings of the cooperation between the two artists can be traced back to 2002, and since then various projects on textile recycling and sustainability have been created together.
The exhibition at the Rothko Museum can be viewed in the conference sector until May 18 of this year. During the opening, the exhibition is available free of charge.
The project is supported by the Swedish Art Grants Committee. The exhibition was made in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Latvia.
Contact information:
Maris Čačka
+371 29114596
