As part of the Applied Arts Week during the Kaleidoscope of Culture, the Tapestry Workshop ‘Atelje 61’ will present an exhibition titled ‘Production In(finite’. The exhibition, which will remain as a permanent installation in the District, will open on 6 and 7 September, accompanied by a weaving workshop led by specialist masters from Atelje 61.
The exhibition ’Production In(finite’ showcases a selection of 22 tapestry works from the Tapestry Collection of Atelje 61, highlighting the quality, originality, and high artistic value of these pieces, created in collaboration with prominent authors of Yugoslav and Serbian modernism. What makes this exhibition special is the fact that the selection of works, alongside curator Danijela Vimić, was made by the tapestry art specialists themselves from Atelje 61, bringing different perspectives to the tapestry medium. The displayed works encompass a wide range of weaving techniques, from original tapestry expression to the translation of pre-existing painted works into tapestry. The exhibition explores the possibilities offered by the tapestry medium in its encounter with contemporary visual arts, such as comics and street art, thus showcasing the chronological development of Serbian tapestry expression, which Atelje 61 has preserved and nurtured for 63 years.
Exhibition author Danijela Vimić stated: ‘My starting point in designing the exhibition was the desire to present our production team, consisting of eight weavers, specialist masters of artistic weaving, not only through their unique profession but also through the tapestries they selected. Through these 22 pieces, which are part of our collection, the possibilities of the tapestry medium and its development over decades are displayed. Our production kept pace with modern works of artists, and there were no unsolvable surfaces or impossible tasks for them.’ One of the weaving masters, Verica Lazić, added: ‘The intertwining of warp and weft threads within the set framework of the visual form (artist’s sketch or template) is a great skill of weaving, accompanied by years of team work experience in Atelje 61. Taking the finished tapestry off the loom is an unforgettable feeling, and I am particularly happy and fulfilled when I see it in its entirety—so beautiful, warm, and vivid in color, as only wool can convey.’
In addition to the exhibition, ’Atelje 61′ will host a weaving workshop on 6 and 7 September, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the tapestry techniques.
The ‘Production In(finite)’ exhibition offers a unique insight into the world of tapestry, revealing the infinite possibilities of this artistic medium. Admission is free, and visitors will have the opportunity to explore and experience the synthesis of art and craft through masterful works recognized both nationally and internationally.
