CONTEMPORARY ART TAPESTRIES CAN BE ALLURING

The rise of huge variety of fabric based art rangingimages with traditional weaving techniques.
from complex woven textiles to basic colored cloth isTo increasingly exploit the exclusive qualities of woven
a result of the combination of our wish to decorate thetextiles, designs and paintings from these admired
world around us and the need of textiles. One of theartists are being preferred over prints, which also
accomplished forms of this art for a long time are wallenjoy a unique position in home décor. Though
hangings and tapestries and from almost every culture,originally not planned by the artists, often the designs
artists have made contributions on certain form ofcome alive in ways due to the perceptible nature of
textile art and its history dates back to the millennia.the wall hangings as they add texture and depth to
As lately many people are looking outside thethese already remarkable works and are thus a
conventional alternatives for wall décor, walldistinctive substitute to framed art.
hangings and tapestries are enjoying a rise in interest.Modern textile art
The reason why tapestries have once again becomeMoreover, the textile artists in the art world who use
the tasteful home improver is because of their longfabric as their main medium are enjoying an improved
history combined with the tactile nature.reputation. Tapestries and other types of wall hanging
Contemporary tapestry designare becoming the principal medium for expression for
As a basis for modern tapestry designs the growth ina growing number of artists rather than pursuing their
contemporary art is a latest development, although aart in paintings. A contemporary and new twist is given
vast range of conventional designs is also available.to this ancient art while combining range and depth
Provided the weaver has the skill to do so, almostavailable through fabrics with the artistic vision of
every design can be effectively built-in into a tapestrymodern artists like Elda Abramson, Ulrika Leander and
because of the nature of the modern weavingMonique Lehman.
process. Therefore, compared to framed canvasesAs a vital part of the design is to generate a depth not
and prints, wall tapestries are being considered as anpossible with usual resources like canvas, modern,
alternative medium by many contemporary artists.striking designs and bold colors that incorporate the
To add new dimension to fabric design a vast rangeweave of the fabric used, as certain textile works of
of subject matter of contemporary works of art fromart are abstract in character. While becoming a
idyllic coastal scenes to impressionist inspiredwonderful central point in almost any setting they
landscapes to fantasy art to modern cityscapes, isenhance a dash of color to cheer up a room as a
being encompassed while merging vibrant, modernhome décor alternative.