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AEGIS

2024 Textile Tapestry in Arraiolos stitch, painting on wool, stainless steel mesh structure and filling made from artworks excess 59 x 42 cm
AEGIS
This artwork represents a shield and has 'More Love' written on it in Portuguese. Inspired by traditional Portuguese plates, this piece renews the tapestry technique with a metallic structure. Love is our shield, and this artwork symbolizes the protection and strength that love gives us, employing the outline stitch dating back to the first Arraiolos stitch tapestries of the 16th century. Tapestry in Arraiolos stitch, painting on wool, stainless steel mesh structure and filling made from artworks excess 59 x 42 cm Details of tapestry