Ishoku Perspective 02 Wall Panels by Mae Engelgeer

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Ishoku perspective 02 by mae engelgeer limited edition of 5. Dimensions: d 0,5 x w 85 x h 180 cm. … more Ishoku perspective 02 by mae engelgeer limited edition of 5. Dimensions: d 0,5 x w 85 x h 180 cm. Materials: igusa straw. Ishoku perspective wall panels. Graphic compositions made by colores igusa straw creating perspectives. Inspired by the first tatami floor mats used in japan for tea ceremonies. Woven in japan in colaboration with mitsuru yokoyama and hand finished in amsterdam. Textile design has always been at the heart of dutch designer mae engelgeer’s work, from her high school days to her studies at the amsterdam fashion institute and sandberg instituut. Since opening her own studio in 2013, she has nurtured her curiosity for the craft, experimenting within the existing boundaries of textile production to elevate old techniques to a modern stage. Mae engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. In addition to developing her own collections, mae engelgeer collaborates with brands around the world on projects ranging from textile products and furniture design to material explorations and art direction to large scale installations and public artworks. “my work is driven by intuition and the desire to create. While i consider myself to be a dreamer in the creation of new atmospheres, i am able to quickly translate those ideas into tangible works using the right textures, materials and colours. When asked for my vision in collaborations, i feel a certain sense of freedom to explore a multitude of possibilities.”. less