Experimental sample made of cotton yarn and rusted copper fibre created by wilfully destroying the metal thread with steam to achieve an organic pattern on the textile surface. With its contrasting gloss and matte, soft and hard surfaces, Mónika Kovács' collection of metallic textiles seeks to imitate nature. The interplay of metallic and cotton threads creates a special light effect that recalls the sun’s glitter and water’s clarity within the home.
Height 20 cm
Width 30 cm
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©Mónika Kovács
©Mónika Kovács
©Balázs Mohai
Mónika Kovács
- Komonka
- Weaver
- Budapest, Hungary
- Rising Star
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Hungarian, English
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+36 202918257
+36 202918257
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The metal weaver
- • Mónika is inspired by the process of weaving itself
- • She works with a zero waste philosophy on her wider-than-average loom
- • She would love to design upholstery for furniture
Mónika Kovács's interest in textiles began at high school. Back then, she tried several different directions, but her interest turned to how she could create her own raw material. Inspired by the fact that she could combine different types of fabric in a single structure, she never questioned continuing her studies in the weaving section at university. During her university years in Copenhagen she further expanded her knowledge and today she now works in her own atelier. Mónika, who also teaches, is passionate about unique pairings – for example, she loves to combine the hard, cold surface of metal fibres with soft, warm cotton yarns. As a result of her experiments, she has created a number of unique metal textile works in recent years, which although they behave as fabrics, are – quite rightly – considered works of art. Mónika has presented her work at the Brera Design District in Milan and at the Maison & Objet fair in Paris
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Photo: ©Mónika Kovács
Corrosion Textile - surface experiment
Photo: ©Mónika Kovács
Concrete Textile - surface experiment
Experimental sample made of cotton yarn and rusted copper fibre created by wilfully destroying the metal thread with steam to achieve an organic pattern on the textile surface. With its contrasting gloss and matte, soft and hard surfaces, Mónika Kovács' collection of metallic textiles seeks to imitate nature. The interplay of metallic and cotton threads creates a special light effect that recalls the sun’s glitter and water’s clarity within the home.
Height 20 cm
Width 30 cm
Photo: ©Mónika Kovács
Concrete Textile - surface experiment
Experimental sample made of black and white cotton yarn. In this series, Mónika Kovács seeks to achieve a concrete-like texture. Her handwoven textiles are characterised by her unique treatment of surfaces and her special use of materials.
Height 20 cm
Width 30 cm
Photo: ©Marton VISONTAI
Metal textile
Mónika Kovács' handwoven textiles are characterised by her unique treatment of surfaces and her special use of materials. With its contrasting gloss and matte, soft and hard surfaces, her collection of metallic textiles seeks to imitate nature. The interplay of metallic and cotton threads creates a special light effect that recalls the sun’s glitter and water’s clarity within the home.
Height 140 cm
Width 140 cm
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