CONTEXTILE
"ConTEXTILE" is a monograph addressing the contemporary artistic textile. The book is distinguished by its sensory form, reminiscent of textile. The interior is printed using offset technique, while the cover is crafted with handmade screen printing.
The monograph combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, showcasing the beauty of imperfections and variability. The unprotected canvas cover encourages unraveling and modification, and the exposed stitching and gluing emphasize the creation process.
ConTEXTILE is a monographic work by prof. Aurelia Mandziuk-Zajączkowska. Her original term ConTEXTILE serves as a common thread for her works, expressing their belonging to textile art while emphasizing their contextual nature.
The publication functions as an object that echoes monograph's content. It encompasses interpretations of textiles in scientific, artistic, and critical contexts, mapping the place of textiles within contemporary artistic practices. The invited contributors offer their own distinct and autonomous approaches to the subject, which is reflected visually through color-coded chapters and variable text composition.
CONTEXTILE
"ConTEXTILE" is a monograph addressing the contemporary artistic textile. The book is distinguished by its sensory form, reminiscent of textile. The interior is printed using offset technique, while the cover is crafted with handmade screen printing.
The monograph combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, showcasing the beauty of imperfections and variability. The unprotected canvas cover encourages unraveling and modification, and the exposed stitching and gluing emphasize the creation process.