PRESENTING ARTWORKS FROM MY SPECULAR COLLECTION in Eindhoven (Oct 2023) and Milan (April 2024)
• EXHIBITION AT ISOLA DESIGN GALLERY - Lampo, Scalo Farini, Milano MILANO DESIGN WEEK April 2024
The Specular designs are based on mirrored and interconnected portraits, which reveal different moods.
The Specular collection consists of unique tapestries that are handmade in Florence with local high-quality natural and recycled yarns. The interconnected and mirrored portrait geometries in contrasting colours refer to vibrant, enigmatic masks. The Specular artworks can be custom made.
The first Specular was created for the Open Call Competition of the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art and Design 2023, where it was awarded as one of the 10 finalist artworks. It interprets the theme of 'I AM YOU', which means that in the search for our identity we compare ourselves to others through interaction, exchange, sharing and empathy.
The Specular collection consists of unique tapestries that are handmade in Florence with local high-quality natural and recycled yarns. The interconnected and mirrored portrait geometries in contrasting colours refer to vibrant, enigmatic masks. The Specular artworks can be custom made.
The first Specular was created for the Open Call Competition of the Florence Biennale of Contemporary Art and Design 2023, where it was awarded as one of the 10 finalist artworks. It interprets the theme of 'I AM YOU', which means that in the search for our identity we compare ourselves to others through interaction, exchange, sharing and empathy.
•EXHIBITION AT ISOLA DESIGN 'Tools & Crafts', Eindhoven the Netherlands, DUTCH DESIGN WEEK Oct 2023
The variations of Specular exhibited at the Isola Design 'Tools and Crafts' exhibition during DDW in Eindhoven are made in varying sizes and numbers of portraits. The colours used for the different portraits are often contrasting, but they can vary from pop art colours to soft pastel shades.
Younique Lugano, Switzerland 2024
Isola Design Gallery, Milano Design Week 20242024
Isola Design, Dutch Design Week Eindhoven 2023
Refinishing
MASTERLY - DUTCH DESIGN WEEK 2024 - PALAZZO GIURECONSULTI
In collaboration with the Amsterdam based creative agency The Visionary Lab, I have created a textile wall piece and a cushion inspired by the graceful lines of Sori Yanagi's iconic butterfly stool for Vitra. This artwork named WINGS OF CHANGE features an organic butterfly-inspired motif, which symbolizes transformation, renewal and beauty. It serves as a mesmerizing focal point, inviting viewers to reflect on the transformative power of sustainability. The butterfly stool is re-outfitted employing recycled denim yarns which have also been used for the wall piece. Each thread is meticulously woven into an artistic design, symbolizing the delicate beauty and transformation associated with the butterfly. The textile pieces have been presented for the first time, together with the iconic stool, at Masterly, the Dutch in Milano, an official event of Fuorisalone during Milan Design Week 2024 at Palazzo Giureconsulti.
In collaboration with the Amsterdam based creative agency The Visionary Lab, I have created a textile wall piece and a cushion inspired by the graceful lines of Sori Yanagi's iconic butterfly stool for Vitra. This artwork named WINGS OF CHANGE features an organic butterfly-inspired motif, which symbolizes transformation, renewal and beauty. It serves as a mesmerizing focal point, inviting viewers to reflect on the transformative power of sustainability. The butterfly stool is re-outfitted employing recycled denim yarns which have also been used for the wall piece. Each thread is meticulously woven into an artistic design, symbolizing the delicate beauty and transformation associated with the butterfly. The textile pieces have been presented for the first time, together with the iconic stool, at Masterly, the Dutch in Milano, an official event of Fuorisalone during Milan Design Week 2024 at Palazzo Giureconsulti.
Wings of Change art cushion for Vitra Butterfly stool
Creative process Wings of Change
Exhibition Masterly with in front artwork by Norman Monsanto in collaboration with the Visionary Lab for Vitra.
Exhibition WINGS OF CHANGE with artpiece for Vitra Butterfly stoolat Masterly 2024
MILANO DESIGN WEEK, APRIL 2023 – ISOLA DESIGN GALLERY
During the 61st edition of Milan Design Week, Taftique presented her artworks in the gallery of Isola Design District, in Via Pastrengo 14.
With her art she gives a contemporary interpretation of an ancient textile tradition inspired by harmonious geometric and fluid forms. Another distinctive trait that makes her work unique and unrepeatable is her agile and dynamic use of the yarns, as if these truly were her painting colours.
Her tapestries, delicately hand-tufted and embroidered, create a very soft and dense tactile and chromatic experience in which the embroidery recalls precious art textiles.
During Milan Design Week 2023, the artist exhibited two large abstract tapestries that are based on her WAVE designs inspired by the forms of waves and swirls in the sea. Both tapestries also have a smaller version on display that accompanies another series of smaller framed tapestries called CIAO!, inspired by colourful cubist forms.
Apart from numerous collaborations with Italian and international architects for the interior decoration of private and public spaces, her exclusive creations appear regularly in art and lifestyle magazines, such as Harper's Bazaar and Art Market Magazine.
Isola Design Gallery celebrates unique, handcrafted, and collectible products made by independent designers and studios worldwide. Drafting new lines for high-end design inspired by architecture, art, minimalism, and sustainability.
With her art she gives a contemporary interpretation of an ancient textile tradition inspired by harmonious geometric and fluid forms. Another distinctive trait that makes her work unique and unrepeatable is her agile and dynamic use of the yarns, as if these truly were her painting colours.
Her tapestries, delicately hand-tufted and embroidered, create a very soft and dense tactile and chromatic experience in which the embroidery recalls precious art textiles.
During Milan Design Week 2023, the artist exhibited two large abstract tapestries that are based on her WAVE designs inspired by the forms of waves and swirls in the sea. Both tapestries also have a smaller version on display that accompanies another series of smaller framed tapestries called CIAO!, inspired by colourful cubist forms.
Apart from numerous collaborations with Italian and international architects for the interior decoration of private and public spaces, her exclusive creations appear regularly in art and lifestyle magazines, such as Harper's Bazaar and Art Market Magazine.
Isola Design Gallery celebrates unique, handcrafted, and collectible products made by independent designers and studios worldwide. Drafting new lines for high-end design inspired by architecture, art, minimalism, and sustainability.
In front of my Wave artworks at Isola Design Gallery
Showing my works to our Dutch Queen Maxima
My cards for Milan Design Week 2023
