Shrine
Hanging
1996 (made)
1996 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This painted spun silk wall hanging was inspired by Carole Waller's travels in South America. Waller creates painted textiles as wall hangings, screens and fashion accessories. Her work is characterised by strong figurative imagery and vibrant colours.
Carole Waller studied painting at Canterbury College of Art from 1975-78, and art fibres at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, USA.
Carole Waller studied painting at Canterbury College of Art from 1975-78, and art fibres at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, USA.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Shrine (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted silk |
| Brief description | Abstract painted wall hanging 'Shrine' in painted silk, made by Carole Waller, England, 1996 |
| Physical description | Large abstract painted wall hanging. Dye on spun silk. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Gallery label | Carole Waller studied painting at Canterbury College of Art, and Art Fibres at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Michigan, USA. Waller produces painted textiles as well as wall hangings, screens and fashion accessories. In 1986, she began creating unique painted garments sold under the name 'I'm no Walking Canvas'. Strong figurative imagery and vibrant colour characterises Waller's work; this particular abstract hanging was inspired by the artist's travels in South America. |
| Summary | This painted spun silk wall hanging was inspired by Carole Waller's travels in South America. Waller creates painted textiles as wall hangings, screens and fashion accessories. Her work is characterised by strong figurative imagery and vibrant colours. Carole Waller studied painting at Canterbury College of Art from 1975-78, and art fibres at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, USA. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.121-1997 |
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| Record created | April 7, 2004 |
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