For Emily Van Hoff (beforehand), the chances of quilts prolong far past two dimensions. From geometric tapestries to faceted weavings and sculptural constructions, the artist traverses a wide selection of textile varieties.
“I love giving my quilts more visual weight,” Van Hoff tells Colossal. “I like when they feel more chunky and object-like… So I’ve been exploring a variety of ways to accomplish that.”
Van Hoff typically revisits unique sketches and offcuts of earlier items, puzzling collectively new works with quite a lot of textures, hues, and configurations. One putting current experiment takes the form of three chain hyperlinks, which may be displayed in varied orientations by sliding the elements round, revealing distinctive angles and coloration combos.
“Some of my wall hangings have also used pieces that sort of overlap and weave through each other,” Van Hoff says, “and the chain link is the continuation of that idea as well.”
The artist just lately introduced a line of quilting cloth she designed for Moda Materials titled Groove, which can be stocked in shops beginning in Might subsequent 12 months. The gathering expands on her vibrant palette and playful, squiggly motifs.
“My background is in graphic design,” Van Hoff says. “I’ve always loved textile design, and I worked in a fabric shop in high school, so this is a real dream-come-true moment!”
Discover extra on the artist’s web site, the place she provides items to her store infrequently, and comply with updates on Instagram.
