Westland, 2004 - 2005
In 2004, Barbara was commissioned to create five tapestries for five different municipalities in the Westland region (south-west of Holland). Each carpet was placed in the town hall of the concerning municipality. The tapestries were executed in hand embroidery and hand-woven Gobelin, and represent important aspects of the region. Flowers, greenhouses and the history of trading are imbedded in the twirling compositions. Read more...
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Circle of life, inspired by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 200 x 300 cm
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Design drawing for Circle of life, gouache, detail
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History, 200 x 300 cm
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Design for History, collage, detail
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The tools in "en profil" (building greenhouses), 200 x 300 cm
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Design drawing for The tools in en profil, gouache, detail
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Trading, 200 x 300 cm
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Design drawing for Trading, printed and woven paper, detail
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Speech of flowers, 200 x 300 cm
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Design drawing for Speech of flowers, gouache, detail
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Presentation of the work to the client, Post CS Stedelijk Museum, 2006
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Presentation of the work to the client, Post CS Stedelijk Museum, 2006
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Presentation of the work to the client, Post CS Stedelijk Museum, 2006