Helena is pleased to have a portion of her colorful wool wall on view in A Dark, a Light, a Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum through February 4, 2024. Helena’s wool wall sets the stage for the bright red loom that textile designer Dorothy Liebes (1897-1972) acquired around 1920 and kept throughout her lifetime for sample weaving. To the right is a photo of Liebes in front of her own wool wall, quite variegated compared to Helena’s rainbow-like display. Helena recalls visiting Liebes’ New York studio in the mid-1960s and remembers how much her own mentor, Swedish textile designer Astrid Sampe, admired Liebes’ innovative approach to both the design and business of textiles. More information can be found on the exhibition homepage.
Photo: Isometric Studio