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jon eric riis
jon eric riis: Weaver of Symbolism and Texture Jon Eric Riis emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of New York City in 1968, establishing himself as a singular voice within contemporary textile art. His work transcends mere decoration; it’s an exploration of materiality, pattern, and profound symbolic resonance—themes that consistently permeate his celebrated pieces like ‘Insect Icon Tapestry’ and ‘Flesh Kimono’. Riis's artistic journey began with a fascination for Japanese kimono textiles, specifically their intricate layering and subtle color palettes. This initial influence profoun…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of jon eric riis's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
