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In recent years my work has mainly been on optical illusions and geometric shapes. Impossible Planes is loosely based on graphic art by Escher. The juxtaposition of various twills was used to create uncertain visual perspectives. All the shapes, including the background, were separated out in layers during the design process in ProWeave and a twill applied to each of them. The weaving is done with one continuous weft from edge to edge, with breaks for each design element.
Techniques:
Freeform handweaving. Various twill tieups on an 8shaft crackle threading
Dimensions:
23.8 X 21.6
Materials:
16/2 Cotton, 8/4 Wool
Loom:
16 shaft Leclerc Weavebird, of which 8 shafts were used for the threading.
Katharina Kronig
Katharina Kronig studied and worked as a mathematician before qualifying and working in interior design. Started her textile career with knitwear, then found and pursued her passion for weaving. Has been a freelance designer for the interior furnishings industry and sold her work internationally. Originally from Germany, has lived in the UK for many years, currently focussing on woven art.
Joined Complex Weavers in 2008.
Co-authored Woven Optical Illusions, Crowood Press 2024.
