About Browngrotta Arts
For over 30 years, browngrotta arts has been advancing the field of contemporary fiber arts by curating and exhibiting renowned contemporary artists who celebrate the exploration of fiber art techniques and drive the unique possibilities of soft materials. Representing many of the artists who have helped define modern fiber art since the 1950s, browngrotta arts reflects the cultivated eye and intellect of its directors, husband and wife team, Tom Grotta and Rhonda Brown. Founded in 1987 in Wilton, CT, browngrotta arts showcases unique sculptural and mixed media works wi...Read More
Featured Pieces
Into Blue, Red & Black, Mid-Century Modern Textile Triptych by Gudrun Pagter
By Gudrun Pagter
Located in Wilton, CT
Pagter’s minimalism is emblematic of the shared sensibilities of Scandinavian and Japanese artists, popularly termed 'Japandi’. This Mid-Century Modern style tiber art triptych is co...
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Textile, Linen, Thread
The Second Cousin, Contemporary woven paper wall sculpture by Grethe Wittrock
Located in Wilton, CT
The Second Cousin is exemplary of Danish artist, Grethe Wittrock's work which often includes expanses of twisted paper strands in single colors — minimal and simple yet powerful expr...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Long Hot Summer, wall sculpture by Merja Winqvist
Located in Wilton, CT
Materials: printed florist paper, woven
Winqvist applies the ideal of functionalism by simplifying the forms as much as possible, while avoiding unnecessary decoration. She has expl...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Glow, Woven mica and bronze wall sculpture by Agneta Hobin
By Agneta Hobin
Located in Wilton, CT
Agneta Hobin of Finland is best known for impressive works in which yellow mica has been woven into metal warp; the technique and materials are the artist...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hajibito (Ceramic 53), by Yasuhisa Kohyama
By Yasuhisa Kohyama
Located in Wilton, CT
Yasuhisa Kohyama shapes his asymmetrical forms using piano wire, creating distinctive rough surfaces. The clay with its feldspar nuggets creates a tac...
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Relief, abstract boat wall sculpture by Jane Balsgaard
By Jane Balsgaard
Located in Wilton, CT
This abstract boat wall sculpture by Danish artist, Jane Balsgaard, is constructed with iron, bamboo, willow, fishing line and handmade plantpaper...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Kasuri Panel 145, Japanese Silk Textile Wall Hanging by Jun Tomita
Located in Wilton, CT
This silk ikat textile wall hanging is by Japanese fiber artist, Jun Tomita.
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Silk
Garden Shadows: City Shadows, Paul Furneaux, Abstract Geometric Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
For Paul Furneaux, initially cut off from his studio in the past year, his garden became his obsession, as he undertook an extensive renovation. Returnin...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Woodcut
Interlacing-B, Braided Textile Wall Sculpture by Keiji Nio
Located in Wilton, CT
Keiji Nio is a Japan based artist who is known for impeccable tapestry and textile works. Nio’s work is done through the traditional technique of Kumihimo, a...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Nylon, Wood
Map of Warm Area, Contemporary Textile Wall Sculpture by Mia Olsson
By Mia Olsson
Located in Wilton, CT
Agave sisalana, better known as sisal, is a cactus-like plant cultivated in Mexico and Central America. Known for its stiff fiber, most often used to make ropes, rugs and even construction materials, sisal fibers are yellow-white in their natural state. Through a kind of alchemy, Swedish fiber artist Mia Olsson manipulates the prickly sisal into airy, semi-transparent wall...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Textile
Kuu #410, Contemporary Walnut and Maple Japanese Sculpture by Masako Yoshida
Located in Wilton, CT
The constructions Masako Yoshida envisions are built by interlacing sheets of walnut bark with string made of nettle.
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
No. 55 (Book of Changes), Contemporary Fiber Wall Sculpture by Eva Vargö
By Eva Vargö
Located in Wilton, CT
Eva Vargo fuses paper and linen-thread materials into her weaving techniques. No. 55 (Book of Changes) was hand woven with linen, thread, paper strings and gold leaves. This, like ma...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
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