Seaside Opus Parietale by Rianne Aarts is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Ars Pulchra Competition Category.

FerrumArs Pulchra· 2024

Seaside Opus Parietale

by Rianne Aarts

Client: Teddy and Wool

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Ars Pulchra Category

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The Design

About Seaside Opus Parietale

Litus est opus textile rotundum, muro suspendendo factum. Opus manu confectum est ex fune cottoneo naturali crasso, in lineis nodato ut motus et altitudo addantur atque undae fluctuantes significentur. Funis manu tingitur mixtura tincturarum et pigmentorum naturalium, colorem tranquillum terrenum cum gradatione subtili efficiens. Fibrae cottoneae in margine inferiore praeciduntur ut forma rotunda levis perficiatur. Forma rotunda cum arte et supellectili geometrica lineis rectis contrastat. Uncini suspensorii opus a muro paulum distant faciunt. Septem diametri praebentur, a quinquaginta usque ad centum viginti septem centimetra.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Seaside Opus Parietale victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Seaside Opus Parietale creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Seaside Opus Parietale ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This circular, handmade textile artwork is called Seaside - the divide between land and water. The thick cotton cord is knotted in lines to add movement and depth, forming the sea's undulating waves. Hand-dyed using a unique and specialized process, the artist Rianne Aarts adds color utilizing a blend of dyes and natural pigments. This results in a calm and soothing earthy color palette with a subtle gradient.

The cotton fibers at the bottom are carefully cut, to create that smooth circular form. It's that soft round form that will make for a great contrast to typical, strong-lined geometric art or furniture, and ensures balance and harmony throughout the room.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions / size options (diameter):

Small: Ø 19.7" (50 cm)
Medium: Ø 27.5" (70 cm)
Large: Ø 31.5" (80 cm)
XL: Ø 35.4" (90 cm)
2XL:Ø 39.4" (100 cm)
3XL: Ø 43.3" (110 cm)
4XL: Ø 50" (127 cm)
Tags: Art, Textile art, Fiber Art, Wall Decor, Wall Art, Handmade Art, Wall Tapestry, Home Decor, Macrame Wall Hanging, Wall Hanging
Production Technology: Handmade using natural cotton and organic (non-toxic) dyes/pigments. Hung using mounting brackets, for a wonderful 'floating'-look.
Design Challenge: One of the creative challenges I embraced in crafting Seaside, was my determination to depart from the conventional. Instead of the typical straight-lined or square art pieces, I set out to create a round, circular artwork.

This unconventional approach came with its own set of challenges, from selecting the right materials to ensuring structural integrity. However, it was a challenge worth undertaking, as it allowed me to push the boundaries of fiber art and create a piece that truly resonates with the everlasting allure of the seaside.
Inspiration: Inspired by nature, Seaside emerged from my fascination with the enduring dialogue between land and sea. This circular fiber artwork encapsulates the timeless harmony and tension between these natural forces. Through it, I hope to evoke contemplation about the dynamic beauty of our coastlines, encouraging a deeper connection with the natural world.
Image Credits: Rianne Aarts - Teddy and Wool