Peeling paint
Furnishing Fabric
1996 (made)
1996 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Gilian Little is one of the most respected and established textile maker working in the UK. Her innovative use of technique, in particular weaving, knitting and devoré, illustrates her consumate ability to explore the properties of texture. Little's work is inspired by organic matter and distressed architecture which is reflected in her subdued palette of grey, cream and beige.
Gilian Little studied woven textiles at West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham from 1987-1990, as well as the Royal College of Art. She established her own workshop in 1994 to concentrate on designing woven and knitted textiles sold for conversion to industrial production. Limited edition hangings and accessories are also sold through her own label.
Gilian Little studied woven textiles at West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham from 1987-1990, as well as the Royal College of Art. She established her own workshop in 1994 to concentrate on designing woven and knitted textiles sold for conversion to industrial production. Limited edition hangings and accessories are also sold through her own label.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Peeling paint (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Woven wool devoré and felted |
| Brief description | Rectangular length 'Peeling paint' of woven wool devoré, designed and made by Gilian Little. Great Britain, 1996 |
| Physical description | Rectangular length of natural coloured woven wool devoré. The fabric consists of patches of felted wool and areas where the underlying structure of the cloth has been revealed by the devoré technique. A short woollen fringe runs along the two longest sides of the fabric. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Gilian Little. Made in the UK' (Printed on a label on the bottom corner on the underside of the fabric) |
| Object history | Historical significance: Gilian Little is one of the most respected and established textile craftswomen working in Britain today. Her innovative use of techniques - weaving, knitting and devoré in particular - show her real understanding of texture. This work was selected by Gilian Little and the Textiles and Dress Department as one of her most significant to date. |
| Production | Attribution note: Gilian Little produces exhibition pieces, limited editions for retail and also designs for industrial production. Reason For Production: Exhibition |
| Summary | Gilian Little is one of the most respected and established textile maker working in the UK. Her innovative use of technique, in particular weaving, knitting and devoré, illustrates her consumate ability to explore the properties of texture. Little's work is inspired by organic matter and distressed architecture which is reflected in her subdued palette of grey, cream and beige. Gilian Little studied woven textiles at West Surrey College of Art and Design in Farnham from 1987-1990, as well as the Royal College of Art. She established her own workshop in 1994 to concentrate on designing woven and knitted textiles sold for conversion to industrial production. Limited edition hangings and accessories are also sold through her own label. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.147-1997 |
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| Record created | April 7, 2000 |
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