MAE ENGELGEER

" This artwork has a minimalistic touch, is so delicate and carefully constructed to evoke a sense of calm. The yarns are selected to soften the environment and to invite the viewer to feel at home, while the scale of it makes it impressive and otherworldly and connected to the view of the building." Engelgeer

Noren Gleam is a new series of artworks exclusive to Minimal art gallery Richeldis Fine Art by emerging Dutch textile artist Mae Engelgeer.

The series is an extension of a bespoke monumental commission for The Shard, London by @richeldisfineart in 2023. The original 16ft commission was site specific in a response to the epic skyline and iconic London landmark by Renzo Piano. The artwork lives at the highest point of the building and both material and composition were a response to its surroundings.  The gradient colour fade resonates with the palette of the sky seen by the viewer. The minimalist and mediative work was highly influenced by Japanese aesthetics which Engelgeer translates into her own signature combinations and vision. "I used  a graphic circle outline shape to evoke a sense of wholeness and togetherness. The woven panels are divided in 2 pieces referring to the Japanese Noren.  I wanted the textile to look great from a far but also be interesting while getting closer, so while zooming new details will become visible and you can really experience the tactility and craft of the piece."

Textile design has always been at the heart of Dutch designer Mae Engelgeer’s work, from her high school days to her studies at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and Sandberg Instituut. Since opening her own studio in 2013, she has nurtured her curiosity for the craft, experimenting within the existing boundaries of textile production to elevate old techniques to a modern stage. Mae Engelgeer’s work embraces subtle colour palettes, patterns and linear elements. Complex compositions merge with perfection to establish harmony. Creative explorations into the contrasting of materials and textures result in works that luxurious in their tactility and dimensionality. In addition to developing her own collections, Mae Engelgeer collaborates with brands around the world on projects ranging from textile products and furniture design to material explorations and art direction to large-scale installations and public artworks.

“My work is driven by intuition and the desire to create. While I consider myself to be a dreamer in the creation of new atmospheres, I am able to quickly translate those ideas into tangible works using the right textures, materials and colours. When asked for my vision in collaborations, I feel a certain sense of freedom to explore a multitude of possibilities.” 

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