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Interview | 19 Apr 07 | Comments (1) | Stumble
Jessica Albarn is a fine artist who is far from phobic about insects and is shown here quite in tune with a moth. Albarn was asked to participate in the design of a rug for Modus Furniture and we caught up with this artist and designer as the Spider rug was about to be launched in Milan. This spider is not a simple one-off – Albarn’s portfolio is rife with arachnid studies and paintings.
Jessica, your SPIDER rug is incredibly striking, despite the use of an unusual emblem. Are you trying to get consumers to face their fears and phobias? Or are you leading us more towards ideas of sustainability and the plunder of nature?
The decision to use the spider came about for two reasons. At the time I was approached by Modus to do the rug, I had just completed a whole of phase of work on spiders, it was what I was into. I am fascinated by insects and am particularly interested in the way spiders evoke such powerful feelings in people. It was fun to play on that with such a tactile thing as a rug.
The world is already full of 'stuff' – as a designer, why do you choose to create more?
The world is full of stuff, yes! But the urge to create should not be ignored. It can have dire consequences! As long as we remain mindful of our environment of course...
I absolutely loved this rug as soon as I saw it in Milan.
After speaking to Jessica I found her to have a very interesting and intelligent mind. Her ideas are refreshing and I wouldn't be surprised to see her work increase in status.
Can't wait to see more of her work.
She is a success waiting to happen!!