Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

Dutch Textile Art Diggin' the Dirt, Moldy Magic, Heating Up by Femke van Gemert

About the Item

“Every piece of textile has been designed, produced, and worn or used otherwise. Therefore, every piece of textile has a story, a particular atmosphere and beauty. Every piece of textile that I use has been eaten, digested and discarded by society.” When witnessing the tremendous amount of waste generated by fast fashion – an industry she worked within for many years – Femke van Gemert realised it was time for her to follow her own path and start using textiles differently. Femke’s practice reveals an alternative renaissance of textile leftovers, enriched with her sense of emotion and distinct personal touch. Loss and hope, ⁠imperfection and degradation over time are all recurring themes in her work. The result is highly emotional pieces which intertwine personal experiences with broader, universal issues, while also drawing attention to the present environmental crisis by taking inspiration from the ever-lasting circularity of nature.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Textile,Hand-Woven,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2016
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(One of a Kind)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    Available Now
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 00062FVGE1stDibs: LU6010238207742

More From This Seller

View All
Dutch Contemporary Textile Art Earthly I by Femke van Gemert
By Femke van Gemert
Located in Amsterdam, NL
“Every piece of textile has been designed, produced, and worn or used otherwise. Therefore, every piece of textile has a story, a particular atmosphere and beauty. Every piece of tex...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile

Dutch Contemporary Textile Abstract Art Anthroposcenic by Femke van Gemert
By Femke van Gemert
Located in Amsterdam, NL
When witnessing the tremendous amount of waste generated by fast fashion – an industry she worked within for many years – Femke van Gemert realised it was time for her to follow her ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Leather, Textile, Silk, Yarn

Dutch Contemporary Textile Art Clash & Connect by Femke van Gemert
By Femke van Gemert
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clash & Connect captures the essence of a polarized year, where conflicts and opposing opinions dominated. Femke van Gemert's artwork reminds us that despite our differences, we shar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Leather, Textile, Yarn, Silk

Dutch Contemporary Textile Art Hot Landscape by Femke van Gemert
By Femke van Gemert
Located in Amsterdam, NL
“Every piece of textile has been designed, produced, and worn or used otherwise. Therefore, every piece of textile has a story, a particular atmosphere and beauty. Every piece of tex...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile

Dutch Contemporary Textile Art Object Mutant 2 by Femke van Gemert
By Femke van Gemert
Located in Amsterdam, NL
“Every piece of textile has been designed, produced, and worn or used otherwise. Therefore, every piece of textile has a story, a particular atmosphere and beauty. Every piece of tex...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile

Dutch Contemporary Textile Art Skin II by Femke van Gemert
By Femke van Gemert
Located in Amsterdam, NL
“Every piece of textile has been designed, produced, and worn or used otherwise. Therefore, every piece of textile has a story, a particular atmosphere and beauty. Every piece of tex...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Textile

You May Also Like

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece, inspired by brutalism, and Joseph Albers studies on the interactions of colors. The entire process of creating this wall hanging...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece, inspired byFrank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School architects, and Joseph Albers studies on colors. The entire process of cre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Textile Poster, Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry by Andrew Boos
By Andrew Boos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wall hanging is a one of a kind heirloom piece. Taking inspiration from brutalism, mid-century abstraction, and Joseph Albers studies on the interaction of color. The entire pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Javier Calleja x Mira Mikati "No Way" Scarf Textile Art Limited 17 Units
By Javier Calleja
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Fantastic collaboration of Javier Calleja and Mira Mikati, two of the most outstanding artists in the contemporary art and fashion scene, respectively. This wonderful scarf is a samp...
Category

2010s Contemporary Art

Materials

Wool, Alpaca

Shearling and Leather Vertebrae Wall Tapestry Art by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
The Vertebrae Wall Tapestry X creates a feeling of balance, beauty, and softness. Leather links hang from a minimalist wooden peg rail to support two curly shearling panels verticall...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Tapestries

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Felt, Hardwood

Felted Wool Wall Art by JG Switzer, Sheep Dream #1
By JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Felted wool wall tapestry is created by California artist JG who "paints with wool" in Northern California from a blend of her own flock of sheep and a palette of other raw wool, all...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Recently Viewed

View All