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Dispersions (no. 9)

A work made of linen, satin damask weave, embroidered with cotton, polyester, and/or silk, and human hair.
© 2013 Anne Wilson.

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  • A work made of linen, satin damask weave, embroidered with cotton, polyester, and/or silk, and human hair.

Date:

2013

Artist:

Anne Wilson (American, b. 1949)

About this artwork

In 2013 Anne Wilson executed a series called Dispersions consisting of 26 “textile drawings.” These works incorporate square fragments of heirloom damask tablecloth (and two napkins) that have been damaged by use. The artist opened up each damaged area into a perfect circle, bound the edge with colored thread and hair, and extended the added needlework into the surrounding area. The complete group of works was hung with top edges in line, as if hanging from a clothesline.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Anne Wilson

Title

Dispersions (no. 9)

Place

Chicago (Object made in)

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Made 2013

Medium

Linen, satin damask weave, embroidered with cotton, polyester, and/or silk, and human hair

Dimensions

64.5 × 64.5 × 3.8 cm (25 3/8 × 25 3/8 × 1 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the artist through the generosity of Rhona Hoffman Gallery

Reference Number

2014.967

Copyright

© 2013 Anne Wilson.

Extended information about this artwork

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