Robert Breitzmann – Bixby Sunset

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People’s Choice Award
$300

Memories of sitting on the Bixby Creek Bridge, watching the setting sun reflected in the ocean inspired Bixby Sunset. The warp-dominant structure in the four corners form a purple tunnel of clouds around the sun that combines with the haze of colors from the fine thread optical mixing to produce a dreamlike atmosphere.

Techniques:

Hand Dyeing and Hand Weaving
Network Draft with 5 end satin initial for the warp, 5 and 7 end rose path initial for the weft.

Dimensions:

27.25″ x 27.25″ x 1.0″

Materials:

40/2 Linen

Loom:

32 Shaft Louët Magado

  • Robert Breitzmann