Tag: artist

• The Art of John Piper in Fabric and Textiles.

  John Piper (1903–1992) is one of the most significant British artists of the twentieth-century. An official war artist during the 2nd world war, he came to prominence soon after, known for paintings, tapestries and designing large scale glass windows, such as those in Liverpool and Coventry Cathedrals. The ‘rerados’ tapestry in Chichester Cathedral 1966 Many…

  Vintage Fabric

  December 11, 2017

  1940’s / 1950’s, Designers, textile art

  #design, artist, history, interiors, john piper, tapestry

• Artist Textiles.

    The early 20th century saw the rise of artists having their designs  printed on fabric to be used in the house or as pieces of clothing. This meant that their art was accessible to the masses rather than being owned by galleries or the very rich. After the war a movement called ‘a masterpiece in…

  Vintage Fabric

  June 20, 2016

  1940’s / 1950’s, 1960’s / 1970’s, Designers, textile art

  1940’s / 1950’s, 1960’s, artist, interiors, john piper, Miro, Picasso, raoul dufy, textile design, vintage fabric

• What People Make with Vintage Fabric – Tim Zercie Tapestries

  Artist Tim Zercie is producing some amazing works of art using vintage fabric in his tapestries. Born in the USA he is at present living and working in London and has exhibited in both America and the UK. Check out his website to see more of his work. Tim Zercie         ‘A family…

  Vintage Fabric

  July 10, 2015

  Designers, What people make with the fabric I sell.

  artist, tapestry, tim zercie, vintage fabric