Jon Eric Riis Voer een
gevoel, niet
een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Jon Eric Riis
The Weaver of Human Narratives Jon Eric Riis stands as a transformative figure in the realm of contemporary textile art, an artist who has successfully elevated the ancient, often overlooked craft of hand-woven tapestry to the heights of fine art. Emerging from the vibrant artistic landscape of the United States, Riis has spent decades refining a practice that transcends mere decoration. His work is not simply about the interlacing of
threads, but rather a profound exploration of materiality, pattern, and symbolic resonance. Through his meticulous use of silk, metallic threads, and even embellishments like pearls and glass beads, he creates undulating surfaces that demand both visual and emotional engagement from the viewer. The essence of Riis’s artistry lies in his ability to weave together the threads of human history, culture, and identity. His subject matter i…
