Hand Woven Tapestries

Wings

Size7′ × 14′3″
LocationFetzer Institute, Kalamazoo, MI
MediumHand spun, hand dyed, hand woven tapestry
Wings by Paula Bowers
Wings

Hand spun, hand dyed and hand woven tapestry commissioned for the Fetzer Institute, Kalamazoo, MI.

Client Objective

To add dynamic color and create sound softening because of the waterfall and massive windows in the space.

Design Strategy

Use bold colors taken from the rug below and create sound softening through the 1 foot depth of the piece. The shape created a visual flow through the space.