Mime
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier 3, Paris.
Serial: edition/6
Dimensions: 2 × 1.5 m (78×59 in.)
Project date: 1913 (from the Revolving Doors series)
Weaving date: c. 1975
Rare colorful tapestries, on display in our New York showroom
Modern Masters Tapestries exclusive with Atelier 3.
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Man Ray “Mime” Tapestry
The Modern Masters Tapestries is proud to unveil “Mime”, a captivating tapestry intricately woven after the visionary works of Man Ray. A pioneering figure of the Dada and Surrealist movements, Man Ray consistently defied convention, reshaping modern art through abstraction, symbolism, and avant-garde experimentation. With “Mime”, viewers are invited into a realm where gesture replaces language, and meaning emerges from form, shadow, and suggestion. The tapestry evokes theatrical stillness and expressive motion, capturing the essence of Man Ray’s fascination with performance, identity, and the subconscious. Every thread is a deliberate act—meticulously woven to reflect the artist’s bold visual language in a new, tactile dimension.
Created in collaboration with the master artisans of Atelier 3 Workshop, “Mime” brings Man Ray’s abstract vision to life through the rich tradition of tapestry. The exceptional craftsmanship of the weavers honors the intricacy of the original design while adding depth and texture that can only be achieved through textile. The result is an immersive encounter—where visual poetry is not only seen but felt. “Mime” stands as a striking tribute to Man Ray’s enduring influence, merging surreal atmosphere with physical presence in a work that bridges gesture and abstraction.
Revolving Doors series
“Mime” also draws conceptual parallels with Man Ray’s Revolving Doors series—ten abstract collages from the 1910s that explore the fluid boundaries between perception, transition, and transformation. Known for their geometric clarity and chromatic vitality, these collages reflect Man Ray’s deep interest in movement and visual rhythm. In Revolving Doors, abstraction becomes a portal—each composition representing a metaphorical threshold between inner and outer worlds.
The spirit of Revolving Doors reverberates through “Mime” in its layered composition, dynamic contrasts, and illusion of movement suspended in stillness. The tapestry’s structural rhythm and play of form echo the kinetic energy of the collage series, transforming abstraction into performance. By referencing this early and radical body of work, “Mime” extends the legacy of Revolving Doors into the realm of textile art—bridging Man Ray’s past innovations with the enduring possibilities of contemporary craftsmanship.
Detailed information
Man Ray “Mime” Tapestry
The Modern Masters Tapestries is proud to unveil “Mime”, a captivating tapestry intricately woven after the visionary works of Man Ray. A pioneering figure of the Dada and Surrealist movements, Man Ray consistently defied convention, reshaping modern art through abstraction, symbolism, and avant-garde experimentation. With “Mime”, viewers are invited into a realm where gesture replaces language, and meaning emerges from form, shadow, and suggestion. The tapestry evokes theatrical stillness and expressive motion, capturing the essence of Man Ray’s fascination with performance, identity, and the subconscious. Every thread is a deliberate act—meticulously woven to reflect the artist’s bold visual language in a new, tactile dimension.
Created in collaboration with the master artisans of Atelier 3 Workshop, “Mime” brings Man Ray’s abstract vision to life through the rich tradition of tapestry. The exceptional craftsmanship of the weavers honors the intricacy of the original design while adding depth and texture that can only be achieved through textile. The result is an immersive encounter—where visual poetry is not only seen but felt. “Mime” stands as a striking tribute to Man Ray’s enduring influence, merging surreal atmosphere with physical presence in a work that bridges gesture and abstraction.
Revolving Doors series
“Mime” also draws conceptual parallels with Man Ray’s Revolving Doors series—ten abstract collages from the 1910s that explore the fluid boundaries between perception, transition, and transformation. Known for their geometric clarity and chromatic vitality, these collages reflect Man Ray’s deep interest in movement and visual rhythm. In Revolving Doors, abstraction becomes a portal—each composition representing a metaphorical threshold between inner and outer worlds.
The spirit of Revolving Doors reverberates through “Mime” in its layered composition, dynamic contrasts, and illusion of movement suspended in stillness. The tapestry’s structural rhythm and play of form echo the kinetic energy of the collage series, transforming abstraction into performance. By referencing this early and radical body of work, “Mime” extends the legacy of Revolving Doors into the realm of textile art—bridging Man Ray’s past innovations with the enduring possibilities of contemporary craftsmanship.
