3rd European textile and Fibre Art Festival - Catalogue

The 3 rd European Textile and Fibre Art Triennial
”The Global Intrigue” in Riga
The exhibition continues the tradition of organizing
European textile and fibre art exhibitions in Riga.
From Tradition and Innovation to Global Intrigue.
It is the three-year long way covered by of one
of the oldest and most beautiful fields of art.
The global intrigue.
Synthesis of the classical and trendy in artworks.
Synthesis of rich traditions and new approaches.
Always rousing interest, always worthy to
view.
Fineness and roughness of fibre. The most delicate
nuances of colours. Melody of nature colours.
Transference of nature to the artwork. The
ability to notice the beautiful in the ordinary.
Manifold varieties to disclose the ordinary.
Singular style of an artist. Various characters of
nations. Correlations. Cooperation. For interrelations
of cultures. Movement to fulfilment. At
all times. Also today. And in future.
In my opinion, this is the way, in short, to characterize
the cause of the triennial. These are my
reflections. I would like to thank the organizers
and participants of the exhibition for initiative
and courage! May artists find inspiration
for new creative works, and it means – surprises,
consequently – the global intrigue!
Helmî Stalte
Chairman, Culture, Art and Religious Matters
Committee, Riga City Council
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