Kiki Smith, Pounce, detail, 2018-2019.
Kiki Smith, portrait courtesy the artist.
Kiki Smith
Pounce, 2018-2019
Hand-knotted, hand-spun, hand-dyed natural wool
105 x 203 cm
(dimensions are variable as each rug is handmade)
(dimensions are variable as each rug is handmade)
Limited edition of 10 plus two artist's proofs
Further images
This rug uses a blend of plied yarn to give the effect of the tiger's fur. It has had an antique burn and wash applied to give it a faded and aged look.
This rug uses a blend of plied yarn to give the effect of the tiger's fur. It has had an antique burn and wash applied to give it a faded and aged look.
'Anything that can alleviate the suffering of animals in the world is of benefit. Tomorrow's Tigers was an opportunity for me to use an image that I had made of a tiger eating a woman that was inspired by Rousseau paintings. I changed the scale and repainted the image.'
Exhibitions
Tomorrow's Tigers (2019) at Sothebys, London, United Kingdom.
Tomorrow's Tigers (2019-2020) Academician's Room at The Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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