Belgian company Meisterwerke, which is German for masterpieces, introduced several art pieces with a twist at the recent Maison&Objet fair, where it showed its collections of woven art.
The brand’s first range, The Historian, includes decorative and acoustic wall panels and folding screens of medieval portraits with a modern edge.
“Maison&Objet has a special stand this year with just a few eye catchers, each with its own name and unique story,” say founders Isabelle Torrelle and Christian Otto.
“[We have] venerable portraits of medieval noblemen and women in dark classic costume with one bare arm decorated with a brightly coloured sleeve tattoo. The tension between the present and the past can be read from their Mona Lisa-like smile. You feel the contrast between the past and the present, the light and dark hues, and the interplay of the traditional visual weaving technique with modern embroidery.”
They combine the strengths of weaving and embroidery, making possible the interweaving of more than 90 different colours and techniques.
“…I’ve had the freedom to create without restrictions. I choose the best materials and techniques, and don’t scrimp on quality and effects. I look for the limits, and exceed them,” says Torrelle.
“The customer can choose specific techniques, shades and nuances, which we use to create an indisputable style―a true piece of art to own and cherish.”
The collection is available now.
By Marion Gerritsen
