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sylvia heyden (1927 – 2015)
Discover Sylvia Hayden’s mesmerizing tapestries – a fusion of music & textile art. Explore her 800+ works, including ‘Omega,’ a testament to Swiss artistry and innovation.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (Durham, United States of America)
Discover the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University – a vibrant blend of Pre-Columbian artifacts and contemporary art fostering dialogue & exploration. Explore stunning exhibitions & architectural brilliance.
For Sylvia Heyden, the practice of weaving was similar to playing a musical instrument. A life-long violinist, she drew comparisons between the strings of her instrument and the threads that made up her tapestries: “When I play my violin, I see the visual interpretation on the loom of musical pieces; when I am weaving, I listen to the inner rhythm of the forms and colors as my tapestry evolves.” Accordingly, in some of her works Heyden did not rely on sketches or pre-planned designs, preferring to allow each weaving to take shape organically, based on her own internal vision.
About this artwork
- Title: Omega
- Artist: sylvia heyden
- Year: 1972
- Original dimensions: 174.0 x 124.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- Period: Modern
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Color palette: Dark
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