Igshann Adams' tapestries, made of colorful nylon rope, chains, seashells, wood & glass beads, are inspired by decaying linoleum floors.

Igshann Adams’ tapestries are composed of colorful nylon rope, gold and silver chains, seashells, wood, and glass beads. Even more intriguing, they are all inspired by remnants of decaying linoleum floors. His exhibition ?Veld Wen? is on view at Casey Kaplan Gallery in New York through July 30th, 2021.
DIE GROT EN DIE GOUE VENSTERS (the cave and the golden windows), 2021. Wood, plastic, stone beads, polyester and nylon rope, chain, cotton twine
DIE GROT EN DIE GOUE VENSTERS (the cave and the golden windows), 2021 (detail)

The title of the exhibition ?Veld Wen? is an Afrikaans phrase that means ?to gain ground? and can be read both figuratively and literally. Born in South Africa, Adams references the worn linoleum flooring from the homes of childhood friends and neighbors, elevating the repetitive daily movements within them. After removing the floors for reference, the artist provides his neighbors with new flooring. N PLATFORM VAN STILTE (a platform of stillness) 2021. Wood, plastic, stone and shell beads, polyester and nylon rope, metal chain, fabric, cotton twine
N PLATFORM VAN STILTE (a platform of stillness) 2021. (detail)
Every tapestry is a surprise when you approach. The variety of materials often trigger personal memories or experiences, but also offer unexpected visual treats. Muted brownish colors suddenly ...