Limerick, 1982
Wool; double weaveexpand_more
Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc.expand_more 99.1.440.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
Artistic training of the mid-twentieth century emphasized the modernist aesthetic vision. Clean lines and a reduction of form were concepts employed by many artists, using a variety of media, to create bold, powerful statements. In the world of textile design, the Larsen Design Studio was a company noted for its successful application of these principles, creating fabrics that brought the modernist aesthetic into home interiors.
Mark Pollack, who worked for the company from 1976 to 1987, was particularly fascinated by the powerful aesthetic of repeated geometric forms and frequently employs these elements in his designs. In his work and the fabrics he created for Larsen, as well as for his own company, one senses the strength of the subtle rather than the force of the bold.
For a greater understanding of the power of textile design, the influence of the Jack Lenor Larson company and the specific contributions of designer Mark Pollack see the exhibition in gallery 279 which is to your right.
Details
- Title
- Limerick
- Artist Life
- born 1927
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 99.1.440.1
- Curator Approved
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