A Collaboration with Sweden: Helena Hernmarck's Tapestries for Hudson Yards

Date:
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Offer:
American Swedish Institute — Swedish-born tapestry artist Helena Hernmarck has called the United States home since 1975. This virtual presentation will celebrate her ongoing collaboration with Swedish textile firms through the lens of her recent four-year commission for 35 Hudson Yards, New York, NY. The commission involved two sets of tapestries, each approximately 225 square feet, executed in Hernmarck’s signature tromp l’oeil handweaving technique. The tapestries were woven at Alice Lund Textilier in Borlänge, Sweden, with wool spun and dyed at Wålstedts Textilverkstad in Dala-Floda, Sweden, from Swedish rya sheep. Hernmarck will discuss her long history working with each firm, and shed light on their common goals and complementary working relationships. The recent Hudson Yards tapestries showcase this collaboration at its best, as the American Swedish Institute’s Folk Costume Details tapestry did before it.

This program will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the program begins.

Event Details:

Swedish-born tapestry artist Helena Hernmarck has called the United States home since 1975. This virtual presentation will celebrate her ongoing collaboration with Swedish textile firms through the lens of her recent four-year commission for 35 Hudson Yards, New York, NY. The commission involved two sets of tapestries, each approximately 225 square feet, executed in Hernmarck?s signature tromp l?oeil handweaving technique. The tapestries were woven at Alice Lund Textilier in Borla?nge, Sweden, with wool spun and dyed at Wa?lstedts Textilverkstad in Dala-Floda, Sweden, from Swedish rya sheep. Hernmarck will discuss her long history working with each firm, and shed light on their common goals and complementary working relationships. The recent Hudson Yards tapestries showcase this collaboration at its best, as the American Swedish Institute?s Folk Costume Details tapestry did before it.

Read more about Helena Hernmarck before the virtual talk.

Location:
https://www.asimn.org/programs-education/events/collaboration-sweden-helena-hernmarcks-tapestries-hudson-yards

Organization Details:

Nearly 90 years ago, a new immigrant to Minnesota had a vision to create a vibrant cultural gathering place. Established in 1929, ASI has evolved into a dynamic arts and cultural center that welcomes all people to gather and share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment, and the arts; informed by enduring links to Sweden. From the gallery spaces, featuring local and international exhibitions, to the lively programming set in the historic Turnblad Mansion, to the shop, and award winning restaurant and café – there are many ways to see yourself at ASI and be part of this story.

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Offer: American Swedish Institute — Swedish-born tapestry artist Helena Hernmarck has called the United States home since 1975. This virtual presentation will celebrate her ongoing collaboration with Swedish textile firms through the lens of her recent four-year commission for 35 Hudson Yards, New York, NY. The commission involved two sets of tapestries, each approximately 225 square feet, executed in Hernmarck’s signature tromp l’oeil handweaving technique. The tapestries were woven at Alice Lund Textilier in Borlänge, Sweden, with wool spun and dyed at Wålstedts Textilverkstad in Dala-Floda, Sweden, from Swedish rya sheep. Hernmarck will discuss her long history working with each firm, and shed light on their common goals and complementary working relationships. The recent Hudson Yards tapestries showcase this collaboration at its best, as the American Swedish Institute’s Folk Costume Details tapestry did before it.

This program will take place via Zoom. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before the program begins.

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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