Edge or No Edge

A binary logic connects the worlds of computers and weaving. In computers, it determines whether a pixel is drawn or not; in weaving, the same binary reasoning takes place when the warp thread is raised or lowered. Edge or No Edge interweaves craftsmanship with the digital world. Starting with a 1987 jacquard woven napkin designed by Marc Van Hoe and executed by weaving company Verilin, the work transforms local icons into digital copies.

Edge or No Edge realizes a dialogue between pixels and weaves in the installation, where tapestry is placed next to LED screens.

Detail of the tapestry showing the pixel-like woven pattern. — Tapestry showing the pixel-like woven pattern.

LED screen and textile weaving shown side by side.

Close-up of weaving structure showing binary thread pattern. — Two-part LED panel installation based on the icons transforming.

LED pixels displaying woven motif translation.

Tapestry section reflecting pixel grid arrangement. — Napkin design by Marc Van Hoe for the Flemish Government, 1987.

Installation view showing tapestry and LED screens together. — Engraved acrylic and aluminium plates featuring edge-detected icons that represent the meanings of the local symbols.

Installation video of Edge or No Edge showing the interaction between digital and woven elements.

Project details

Medium: Installation / Textile / Digital
Year: 2024
Made with the generous support of Designregio Kortrijk
Production by B&T Textilia

Dimensions

Tapestry: 200 × 200 cm
LED screens: 19 × 19 cm

Exhibitions

All the Small Things, Z33, Hasselt, BE
Arena, Wonder Festival, Broeltoren, Kortrijk, BE
All the Small Things, Texture Museum, Kortrijk, BE