Vintage Norwegian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto, Country Of Origin: Norway, Circa date: Mid 20th Century – The iconic textile designer and artist Eevahenna Aalto produced this magnificent vintage tapestry in the mid-20th century. It is a beautiful and captivating textile art piece that combines beautiful color with the complex style that Aalto was known for. The works of this Swedish rug and textile designer were known for their use of and shapes that appear to be overlapping. From an artistic point of view, this unique wall hanging tapestry is highly complex.
This vintage Norwegian tapestry rug by artist Eevahenna Aalto is dominated by cool blues and purples. Warm colors in reds and vibrant pinks are used to highlight the lines and create a focal point in the piece. The artist used shading and highlight to define the edges of the shapes and make them appear to be as if they are stacked on top of each other. When one compares this piece and style to other contemporary abstract artists, such as Mondrian, this piece has more depth and complexity. Whereas many artists of the mid 20th century used geometric shapes, Aalto mastered the ability to turn a flat surface into three dimensional space. That said, the play of angular geometric line work is beautifully juxtaposed against the more organic, less structured and more free flowing background. The ability of Aalto to create this complex composition speaks volumes about his abilities as an artist.
This is a beautiful Eevahenna Aalto tapestry and would complement any room that uses cool colors, or perhaps to add a splash of color to a white or neutral room. This is a versatile piece that will draw attention to the space. It has many levels of artistic complexity and will make an excellent addition to a contemporary or retro mid-century design.
