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Mimesis Carpet
Mimesis Carpet by Seb Janiak, 2023: insect wings mimicking blooming flowers on a round carpet.
2500 × 2500 mm
2023
Approx. $4,300 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The Mimesis Carpet is a 2023 design by multi-disciplinary artist Seb Janiak, inspired by the ancient Greek concept of Mimèsis. Its subject is the delicate beauty of insect wings transformed into blooming flowers. Design: Mimesis Hibiscus Trinium, model Round 250.
Construction
Fibre content: 100 % PA in the pile. Backing: PP woven textile. Net weight: 13 kg.
Specifications
- Round shape with a 250 cm diameter
- Thickness of 1 cm
Story
Mimicry in nature
Seb Janiak takes the ancient Greek concept of Mimèsis as his starting point; each carpet explores the beauty and complexity of mimicry.
Insects to flowers
The fragile beauty of insect wings mimics the form of blooming flowers, and each carpet shows this as a visual masterpiece.
Natural elegance
Each carpet adds a touch of natural elegance.