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Fungi IX

Wall Hanging
1976
Artist/Maker
Beutlich, Tadek

A free warp tapestry constucted of esparto grass, sisal and processed cotton wool. The hanging is bordered along the two side edges by long hanging jute fronds.


Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Wall hanging
TitleFungi IX (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Moving to Spain in 1974, Beutlich started experimenting with materials that he found locally, including the esparto grass growing outside his home. At this stage he worked without a loom to produce what he called 'free-warp' tapestry, combining various different grasses and materials into his work. In the 'Off the Loom' 1997-98 Crafts Council touring exhibition booklet it is listed as being constructed of 'esparto grass, sisal, processed cotton wool and wrapped warp ends'.
Brief description
Wall hanging, 'Fungi IX', constructed of various fibres, by Tadek (Tadeusz) Beutlich
Physical description
A free warp tapestry constucted of esparto grass, sisal and processed cotton wool. The hanging is bordered along the two side edges by long hanging jute fronds.
Dimensions
  • Whole hanging with fronds hanging down width: 100cm (Note: approximate, given before acquisition)
  • Hanging excluding jute fronds that hang down at side height: 72cm (Note: approximate, given prior to acquisition)
Production typeUnique
Object history
Donated by the Beutlich family.

This hanging, Fungi 9 (sic), is listed in the booklet for 'Off the Loom', a Crafts Council touring exhibition of 1997-98. Also listed in this exhibition is a piece entitled Fungi 10, dated 1975.

Another piece entitled Fungi 2, was sold in the 'Under Construction' exhibition by the Crafts Council in 1997. Beutlich often used the same titles for his pieces, differentiating them only by their number, as he revisited and explored favourite themes.

Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.52-2017

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Record createdMarch 10, 2017
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1387121/fungi-ix-wall-hanging-beutlich-tadek/
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