reef
2016
- Material: 56% Cotton, 30% Nylon, 14% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester
- Dimensions: 137 cm width
- Commission: Maharam, New York
- Production: Maharam
Reef originates from experiments with paintbrushes. Imitating the classic herringbone design by hand with thick brush strokes, a new pattern was created that manifests soft amorphous shapes. Its subtle irregularities lend the pattern a handmade touch, while the impeccable execution and the special material composition make Reef a unique fabric. The relatively small repeat in the pattern itself and a large repeat in the lively colour stripes lend the fabric a strong presence and visual impact. The textile’s colours change from vibrant to elegant in vertical lines, the contrast between bright and dark conferring an airy rhythm.