30,7″ x 41″ silk, machine quilted
Park Güell was one of the many urban developments that took place in Barcelona due to the demolishment, in 1854, of the medieval walls, an event which meant the city could grow and expand. During his visits to England, the industrialist, Eusebi Güell, developer of the park that carries his name, was influenced by new urban models that fought against the growth of industrial society.
Eusebi Güell, the developer of the park named after him an Antonio Gaudi´s great sponsor, was an industrialist of great influence in the economic, political an cultural world of the time.
In many cases, the craftsmen that were put in charge of the wall decoration broke the tiles one by one, without mixing them, in order to put them back together according to their original design. – similar to a puzzle- or create a new design by changing the order of the fragments, which brought about original and striking combinations.
Josep Maria Jujol, architect and Gaudi`s colleague, was in charge of adorning the column-free areas of the market place ceiling with rosettes decorated with `trencadis`work.
I really want to see this piece in person! How you created the rough concrete surface with a shiny material is amazing.
Like Beth said, I want to touch it–even if only with my eyes. It’s so sad that Park Güell was not a commercial success. I would have loved to have lived there.
Wonderful texture, the dense stitching on the silk is exquisite!
Thank you so much, dear Regina!
This quilt is strong because of its abstract shape. The gray silk has a nice texture. I love this kind of simplicity!
So totally intriguing, and the textures – amazing and perfect fascination to explore. I would love to be able to see this one in person – I so want to touch. (i know, it’s so hard to resist). A beautiful, fine art composition, Doerte-Ina.
Thank you so much for your comment, dear Bethany!