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Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs

— February 20, 2024 — Lifestyle
Artist Antonio Santín presents a look at hyperreal oil paintings that are transformed into ornate rugs. All of these can be seen at the Marc Straus Gallery -- each carpet has an intricate look with patterns and palettes that form a dynamic visual. It took a meticulous effort to create as it was all applied with a modified syringe and thousands of small brushstrokes that fused textile and paint together.

The largest of the collection measures over seven feet across and it is detailed with patterns of floral and geometric shapes. Thousands of paint dots are applied to capture the warp and weave of the patterning that took 9 months to complete before being finished with a black glaze to depict shadows.

Image Credit: Images courtesy of Antonio Santín and MARC STRAUS, New York
Trend Themes
1. Hyperreal Rug Designs - Transforming hyperreal oil paintings into intricate rug patterns presents a unique fusion of art and decor.
2. Artistic Textile Innovations - Utilizing a modified syringe to apply intricate patterns on rugs opens up new avenues for artistic expression in home furnishings.
3. Integration of Paint and Textile - Fusing textile and paint through meticulous brushstrokes on rugs showcases a novel approach to creating visually captivating surfaces.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Home Decor - The art and home decor industries can explore collaborations to bring hyperreal rug designs into living spaces.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturing companies have the opportunity to innovate by incorporating intricate painting techniques into rug production processes.
3. Interior Design - Interior design professionals can tap into the trend of integrating paint and textile to offer unique rug options that blur the line between art and functionality.
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