Regates
Dimensions: 193 x 273 cm (76 x 93 in.)
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry
Signature: Signed in the frame
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Mathieu Matégot “Regates” Tapestry
The Regates tapestry by Mathieu Matégot is a remarkable example of the artist’s ability to translate his distinctive modernist vocabulary into the medium of tapestry. Measuring 193 × 273 cm, this handwoven wool composition captures the dynamic balance between geometry, movement, and color that defines Matégot’s multidisciplinary practice.
Inspired by the energy of sailing regattas, the composition arranges bold geometric forms into a rhythmic interplay of deep blues, vibrant yellows, warm earth tones, and luminous greens. Suggestive rather than descriptive, the abstract motifs evoke sails, reflections, and shifting perspectives, creating a visual language that conveys motion without abandoning formal restraint.
Entirely handwoven in wool, the tapestry reveals the exceptional craftsmanship of its manufacture, where subtle variations in texture enrich the clarity of Matégot’s graphic composition. The woven surface lends depth and material presence to the design, while the artist’s woven signature further reinforces the work’s authenticity and collectible significance.
Like much of Matégot’s oeuvre, Regates reflects the spirit of post-war European modernism, dissolving the boundaries between fine art, architecture, and decorative arts. Today, it stands as an exceptional example of twentieth-century textile design, equally compelling as a work of art and as a monumental architectural statement for refined interiors.
Detailed information
Mathieu Matégot “Regates” Tapestry
The Regates tapestry by Mathieu Matégot is a remarkable example of the artist’s ability to translate his distinctive modernist vocabulary into the medium of tapestry. Measuring 193 × 273 cm, this handwoven wool composition captures the dynamic balance between geometry, movement, and color that defines Matégot’s multidisciplinary practice.
Inspired by the energy of sailing regattas, the composition arranges bold geometric forms into a rhythmic interplay of deep blues, vibrant yellows, warm earth tones, and luminous greens. Suggestive rather than descriptive, the abstract motifs evoke sails, reflections, and shifting perspectives, creating a visual language that conveys motion without abandoning formal restraint.
Entirely handwoven in wool, the tapestry reveals the exceptional craftsmanship of its manufacture, where subtle variations in texture enrich the clarity of Matégot’s graphic composition. The woven surface lends depth and material presence to the design, while the artist’s woven signature further reinforces the work’s authenticity and collectible significance.
Like much of Matégot’s oeuvre, Regates reflects the spirit of post-war European modernism, dissolving the boundaries between fine art, architecture, and decorative arts. Today, it stands as an exceptional example of twentieth-century textile design, equally compelling as a work of art and as a monumental architectural statement for refined interiors.
