European Fiber Art Tapestry with Moth, 1970s-1980s

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Author / Attribution
Tadeusz Beutlich's Circle – European experimental textile art, 1970s–1980s.
Attribution based on an analysis of the style, … Read more Author / Attribution
Tadeusz Beutlich's Circle – European experimental textile art, 1970s–1980s.
Attribution based on an analysis of the style, materials, and techniques characteristic of art related to textile art in the second half of the 20th century.

Title / Object
Monumental wall textile – sculptural "Moth"
Unique textile art / soft sculpture

Dimensions
Approx. 230 × 180 cm

Materials and technique
– plant fibers (jute, sisal, raffia)
– animal fibers (wool, fur)
– braiding techniques, knotting, relief structures
– spatial form with long, organic fiber strands
Natural colors, hand-made texture with a strong sculptural effect.

Period of creation
1970s–1980s The 20th century – a time of intense experimentation in European fiber art.

Provenance
Private collection, Poland.
This work was acquired from a collection of unique textile works from Europe.

Condition
Perfect condition – no defects, stable and clean fibers, and fully preserved structure.
Ready for display; mounting hardware included.


An impressive example of European textile art from the turn of the 1960s and 1980s. Inspired by the silhouette of a moth and natural structures, it is in keeping with the organic, sculptural textile trend characteristic of the experimental studios of the time – with strong references to the formal language of Tadeusz Beutlich and the broad fiber art movement.

The work is distinguished by its monumentality, rich texture, and dynamic symmetry. At over two meters wide, the fabric functions as an object bordering on sculpture and fiber art.

Ideal for fiber art collections, design interiors, and spaces requiring spectacular organic accents. See less