Tapestry Colour Studies: Yinka Shonibare, Modern Spiritual (Fang Ngil, Kumbaduba)

The Yinka Shonibare studio approached Dovecot Studios to commission a tapestry based on Modern Spiritual I (2023), an artwork referencing African masks thought to be owned by Francis Picabia, which are now held in the Louvre’s collection. Woven by Louise Trotter, Ben Hymers and Elaine Wilson over a period of four months, the artwork uses pure colours, with minimal mixing and blending of the yarn, to maintain the vibrancy of the original artwork. The mask detail demanded meticulous knotting to achieve the desired level of precision and slickness in the curves.

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Specification: 

• Ash waxed frame (200mm x 200mm)
• Anti-reflective and UV protected glass (Artglass AR70)
• Dovecot Studios mark of authentication

Every sample sold supports Dovecot and allows us to create artwork for Scotland and sustain the future of tapestry weaving.

Please note: This item is available for collection only. We do not offer shipping or delivery for this product.

Upon purchase Tapestry Colour Studies can be collected from:

Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LT