Linum
Linum is the second commissioned artwork by the Municipality of Tilburg and marks a significant technical evolution in my 3D weaving research.
While the first piece, Cirrus, was entirely handwoven, Linum was created using advanced industrial weaving looms in the TextielLab of Textielmuseum Tilburg.
Linum presents a calming yet dynamic presence and establishes a conceptual link to both artworks in the new city hall.
Linum
Evolution to Industrial 3D Weaving
Linum stands as a pivotal moment in my ongoing research, demonstrating how the 3D weaving method I developed during my graduation could be successfully adapted to machine production.
Unlike the entirely handwoven Cirrus, the creation of Linum necessitated intensive development in the TextielLab to tackle a major technical challenge: weaving a multi-layered, three-dimensional textile in a single pass on an industrial loom.
Aesthetics and Contextual Link
Linum is designed to enhance the office environment of the city hall through thoughtful use of color, transparency, and texture.
The calming white and light blue tones, combined with subtle neon yellow accents, create a dynamic presence that supports both focus and interaction.
Crucially, the panels align aesthetically with the space while also echoing the design of Cirrus, thereby creating a visual and conceptual link between my two artworks within the renovated city hall.
