Dispersions (no. 9)

Description

In 2013 Anne Wilson executed a series called Dispersions consisting of 26 "textile drawings." These works incorporate square fragments of heirloom damask tablecloth (and two napkins) that have been damaged by use. The artist opened up each damaged area into a perfect circle, bound the edge with colored thread and hair, and extended the added needlework into the surrounding area. The complete group of works was hung with top edges in line, as if hanging from a clothesline.

Dispersions (no. 9)

Anne Wilson

2013

Accession Number

223144

Medium

Linen, satin damask weave, embroidered with cotton, polyester, and/or silk, and human hair

Dimensions

64.5 × 64.5 × 3.8 cm (25 3/8 × 25 3/8 × 1 1/2 in.)

Classification

textile

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of the artist through the generosity of Rhona Hoffman Gallery