Canvas Collage is inspired by reflections on industry, just before the industrial revolution, when daily life was simple. A tiny sample of worn linen, loosely woven and faded began Nicolette Brunklaus’ creative process of mapping textures, colours and memories. Her love of rich textile structures is obvious, and the linen sample represents a piece of industrial craft history.
Today, industry and efficiency have replaced this laborious craft yet Nicolette Brunklaus utilises its nostalgia by digitising it and collaging the linen texture in various modern ways. The woven structure is applied to all variations of the Canvas Collage collection, layered over dried dahlia flowers, in a patchwork of colours and combined with new forms.
Nicolette Brunklaus’ work is tied to memories that, once translated into designs, become universal. In this way, her work personally touches the people who interact and relate to them. Canvas Collage is a continuation of this approach, creating beautiful atmospheres that are emotionally relatable.
