WHERE WINGS TANGLE: AN ODE TO RUGS
Expanding on her newest body of work, 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. The artist weaves together acrylic glass, mirror and hand-spun yarns from Nepal. 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. ‘Where Wings Tangle: An Ode to Rugs’ is a celebration of 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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