Gallery 5
Sebastien Courty: Identities in Thread
Chashama
July 13 - August 27, 2022
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 21st | 6-8 PM
Tuesday: 12pm-6pm
Wednesday: 12pm-6pm
Thursday: 12pm-6pm
Friday: 12pm-6pm
Saturday: 12pm-6pm
Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Fascinated by the diversity of craftsmanship and versatility textiles offer, Sebastien Courty’s art is in principle a decorative art approach. The play of texture, material and colour permits him to reinvent his craft through traditional and ancient techniques such as hand weaving or thread-drawing. Textiles transcend dimensions where "Design" encounters "Art" in a prospective muse to invent contemporary textile art.
Courty takes his inspiration from the culture, natural resources and commercial activities of a specific country. The artist creates a unique artwork by selecting rare, precious, and unexpected components. An invitation to travel and discover parts of the world, each textile panel becomes a reflection of the country, region or any subject selected, extending an invitation to travel and discover parts of the world. Using recycled elements and sourcing supplies from fair trades, his artworks are a thoughtful approach to the question of sustainability.
Originally from France, Sebastien Courty grew up surrounded by handcraft and art in Portugal and Italy. He attended the National Art School of Paris as a multidisciplinary artist. Based in New York City since 2012, Courty graduated from the renowned “Fashion Institute of Technology” in Textile and Surface Design.
He founded his own textile art studio in 2018 in Chelsea, NYC. Throughout his career, Courty has worked with masters in the industry. With his decorative approach and concept, Courty designs handwoven panels and thread-drawing artworks for interior designers, private collectors as well as foundations and governmental institutions.