Each piece of glass fits precisely into a greater composition of cuts and hues, shapes and figures. Yet, the picture is incomplete without the light passing through, creating an evocative atmosphere. Symmetrical geometries compose an abstract scene under a heterogeneous chromatic scheme. Bright angles enhance the vibrant dark tones of an embroidery by Jato - Minervahub. Stories in glass break across the wall, as a reflection of golden sunlight manifests a mystical spirit, reminiscent of a print by Argomenti Tessili. Within the metal grid, shades of gold and bronze fill the empty spaces like watercolour pigments. In that seemingly random order, illuminated from outside, one glimpses the kaleidoscopic print by Techprint. In older compositions, one senses a rougher technique: iron seems frozen in its attempt to absorb the irregular tiles, ending up framing and accentuating their unique shapes, like the print on a black background by Seride. And what if the stained glass wasn’t part of a wall but the wall itself? Transparent and opaque tiles would serve as roof shingles and plaster for walls, with a light, fragile appearance. The jacquard knit by Bugis recalls the playful imagination of an artistic installation. From grand spaces to more modest settings, a herringbone weave of Flex Tex ribbon decorates windows of a small church with composure and simplicity. In Paris’ Printemps department store, the majestic dome is breathtaking. At its centre, one is surrounded by an intense Europrint design: blue petals embraced by greens, framed with delicate warm details. In a Liberty-style Olympus adorned with flowers and curls from a Sprintex Ercea-Lev print, small portholes introduce tales of mythological figures painted on the ceiling. An alternative panorama projects through the window. Translucent brushstrokes evoke a surreal spring, like a fabric by GM Fabrics. A bolt of lightning slices through a violet sky, eternally captured in a fragmented design that preserves its dramatic tension – both theatrical and solemn, like a SET print.
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