WHERE WINGS TANGLE: AN ODE TO RUGS
Expanding on her newest body of work presented at Artist Project in 2025, Robyn Waffle continues her exploration of rug design as an art form and pays homage to the skilled Nepali weavers she has been collaborating with for over a decade. Exhibited in the expansive 50 foot long tunnel in Toronto’s R:DESIGN showroom, Robyn weaves together acrylic glass, mirror and hand-spun yarns from Nepal to create a series that explores the tension between where we have been and where we are going — each piece a poetic reflection of her passion for rugs. The wool and silk yarns hold warmth, tradition, and care, while the mirror and acrylic glass reflect a colder, fast-moving, manufactured world. Wrapping yarns around the sharp edges of the glass becomes a meditative act in repair — like stitching a modern wound, while honouring the past. The viewer will notice a simple, abstracted Moth shape —pulsing like a heartbeat— across many of Robyn’s pieces. The Moth; a charming symbol that takes on reflection and pattern while honouring not just the the beautiful decay of damaged carpets, but also the quiet alchemy of silk from which traditional rugs are made. ‘Where Wings Tangle: An Ode to Rugs’ is a celebration of tradition, texture, reflection, and cross-cultural collaboration, where playful artwork and luxurious rug design converge to create a transformative experience within R:DESIGN’s dynamic showroom.
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NeautralCURVES
In 2024 Robyn Waffle launched her latest rug collection titled Neutral Curves. Her new signature series features hand-knotted 8’x10’ rugs that have been meticulously crafted in Nepal. Utilizing a blend of wool, silk, mohair, and nettle fibres; each piece is characterized by curved corners, innovative material combinations, and rich colour palettes. The Neutral Curves collection is currently on display at R:GALLERY, located within Toronto's new R:DESIGN showroom in the Castlefield Design District. The rugs are available for purchase through R:DESIGN.
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