Shapes Barbican, 2022
Adam Blencowe was commissioned to make a series of textile artworks exclusively for the Barbican following his successful Chess Set of 2017. ‘Shapes Barbican’ is a selection of six woolen artworks that draw inspiration from architectural forms and details to be found within and around the Barbican Arts Centre.
Each framed artwork is sold seperately and are an ediiton of 5.
The artworks are exclusively available through the Barbican shop linked here.
Shield replicate a symbol found across the Barbican, particularly in the windows
Triangle echoes the refurbished wall-treatment in Cinema 1.
Lozenge is the ventilation detail of the Foyer
Circle derives from the paneling and doors of the Theatre
Rectangle mimics the ceiling grilles of the Art Gallery
Hexagon is taken from the Concert Hall panelling,
