Grethe Sørensen Art

Danish, b. 1947

Grethe Sørensen revolutionized the art of tapestry by inventing a method to convert photographic pixels into threads. She also translates video recordings into woven textiles, both processes marrying traditional methods of craftsmanship to modern digital technology. Although she is regarded as a pioneer in the field of textile art for her integration of digital techniques, Sørensen is also extremely knowledgeable in traditional tapestry methods, which she studied in Switzerland and France in the late 1970s. Inspired by nature and the colors, light, and optical phenomena that surround her, Sorensen portrays this imagery through digital tools, like her handloom with digital thread control for small works or an industrial, mechanical jacquard loom for larger pieces. Often turning an unfocused camera lens to urban cities, Sørensen's tapestries transform the lights and abstracted elements of the city into contemporary, metropolitan dreamscapes. "Textile is the continuing theme in my life. I am fascinated by fibers and weaving techniques. Exploration of the two systems of threads - warp and weft crossing on another - is a continuous challenge. I am fascinated by constructing matter by means of thread – three-dimensional shapes or two-dimensional planes with shapes and colors - in which the material, the structure and the weaving techniques are necessary and indispensable parts of the matter. I dye most of my materials. I am fascinated by gradating colors, which I dye on the warp before the weaving, varying the colors by mixing threads of different nuances in the warp. In my tapestries I often combine these gradations with transformation or dissolving of patterns." - Grethe Sorensen

Artist: Grethe Sørensen

Grethe SørensenOut of Focus 1-9, Contemporary Hand-Woven Abstract Textiles, Wall Sculpture, 2007

$45,000

Out of Focus 1-9, Contemporary Hand-Woven Abstract Textiles, Wall Sculpture

By Grethe Sørensen

Located in Wilton, CT

Out of Focus 1-9, handwoven cotton, 87" x 85.5" x 1.5", 2007. This colorful wall piece, consisting of nine hand-woven abstract tapestries, was done by Danish fiber artist, Grethe Sørensen...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Cotton

John Garrett"Desert Winterscape", Cotton Tapestry, Wall Hanging Sculpture, Thread, Textile, 2023

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 54 in W 48 in D 2.5 in

"Desert Winterscape", Cotton Tapestry, Wall Hanging Sculpture, Thread, Textile

By John Garrett

Located in St. Louis, MO

John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Yarn, Polyester

Marta PokojowczykVelvet, Canvas 3D - Contemporary Space Object, Woven Sculptural Artwork, 2016

$2,177

H 59.85 in W 16.54 in

Velvet, Canvas 3D - Contemporary Space Object, Woven Sculptural Artwork

By Marta Pokojowczyk

Located in Salzburg, AT

Canvas 3D ‘Velvet’ 2016 Linen yarn, textile stripe, stainless steel hanger; size of the textile: 155 x 64 cm (128 cm circuit), Canvases 3D are decorative fabrics entirely designed ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

John Garrett"Carnival", Cotton Tapestry, Wall Hanging Sculpture, Thread, Textile, Polyester, 2023

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 54 in W 48 in D 2.5 in

"Carnival", Cotton Tapestry, Wall Hanging Sculpture, Thread, Textile, Polyester

By John Garrett

Located in St. Louis, MO

John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread, Polyester

John Garrett"Composition in Black and White", Cotton Wall Tapestry, Thread, Textile, Fiber, 2023

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 54 in W 48 in D 2.5 in

"Composition in Black and White", Cotton Wall Tapestry, Thread, Textile, Fiber

By John Garrett

Located in St. Louis, MO

John Garrett was raised in southern New Mexico by parents who were both educators. They instilled in him an appreciation for the handmade with their collections of Native American a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Textile, Cotton, Thread, Polyester

Olga RadionovaPink Dous, 2021

$1,000

H 19.69 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Pink Dous

Located in Zofingen, AG

"DOUS" series. Sculptures of this series are created for your interior in different colors. It is always important to combine objects with each other. That is why I created a pair...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Copper

Marta PokojowczykThe Way, Canvas 3D - Contemporary Space Object, Woven Sculptural Artwork, 2016

$2,176

H 52.76 in W 27.56 in

The Way, Canvas 3D - Contemporary Space Object, Woven Sculptural Artwork

By Marta Pokojowczyk

Located in Salzburg, AT

Canvas 3D ‘The Way’ 2016 Linen yarn, textile stripe, stainless steel wall hanger; size of the textile: 134 x 70 cm (140 cm circuit). Canvases 3D are decorative fabrics entirely desi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ak JansenCeramic and textile small sculpture: 'No. 19', 2020

$725

H 3 in W 2 in D 3.75 in

Ceramic and textile small sculpture: 'No. 19'

By Ak Jansen

Located in New York, NY

This is part of a collection of ceramics, textiles, and drawings by Ak Jansen which comprise his first solo show in New York City. Born in the Netherlands, Jansen’s work occupies que...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Gold

Olga RadionovaHoly Trinity. White. Triptych, 2022

$588

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in

Holy Trinity. White. Triptych

Located in Zofingen, AG

Artistic decorations for the home. Difference of elements on the same plane. Different and the same. As in the divine Trinity. White color - sacred peacefulness (what if God is an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Textile

María Magán LampónSurrealist Mixed Media Wall Artwork with Embroidery, Cat References and Flowers, 2022

$1,059

H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in

Surrealist Mixed Media Wall Artwork with Embroidery, Cat References and Flowers

By María Magán Lampón

Located in FISTERRA, ES

In this whimsical wall-mounted mixed media piece, María Magán constructs a surreal domestic scene blending floral textiles, embroidered text, and a dripping pink liquid painted on a ...

Category

2010s Surrealist Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Textile, Cotton, Wood

Ak JansenCeramic and textile sculpture: 'No. 5', 2019

$2,250

H 21 in W 10.5 in D 11.5 in

Ceramic and textile sculpture: 'No. 5'

By Ak Jansen

Located in New York, NY

This is part of a collection of ceramics, textiles, and drawings by Ak Jansen which comprise his first solo show in New York City. Born in the Netherlands, Jansen’s work occupies que...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Gold

Megan KlimWall Sculpture: 'Sentinel #2', 2024

$1,620

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

Wall Sculpture: 'Sentinel #2'

By Megan Klim

Located in New York, NY

Megan Klim's mixed media work juxtaposes several materials on one picture plane. She highlights their inherent qualities to create surface tension which sparks a conversation and in...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Wire

Olga RadionovaRed Dous, 2021

$1,000

H 23.63 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in

Red Dous

Located in Zofingen, AG

"DOUS" series. Sculptures of this series are created for your interior in different colors. It is always important to combine objects with each other. That is why I created a pair...

Category

2010s Contemporary Grethe Sørensen Art

Materials

Brass

Grethe Sørensen art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Grethe Sørensen art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Grethe Sørensen in cotton, fabric, tapestry and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Grethe Sørensen art, so small editions measuring 86 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bodil Manz, Marvin Lipofsky, and Joaquim Ingravidesa. Grethe Sørensen art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45,000 and tops out at $45,000, while the average work can sell for $45,000.