Aiveen Daly Ribbon Sculpture ‘Coralation’

The technique takes its inspiration from the fine lines of vintage Japanese woodblock prints. The ‘Coralation’ series uses thousands of metres of sustainable Enka viscose ribbon painstakingly laid in continuous, correlating, rhythmic circles. In keeping with Daly’s signature aesthetic, the work is unrivalled in its quiet simplicity, sensitivity, and sophistication.

Daly is very physically engaged with the ribbons. Millimetre by millimetre, strand by strand the work has been a total manual meditation absorbing her in her light-filled studio for several weeks. Her large pieces comprise of over 10,000 meandering, hand sculpted curves.

Providing a sophisticated backdrop suited to both traditional and modern interiors the ‘Coralation’ series has drawn attention from high profile interior designers.

The artist is a pioneer in the design sector, having built a reputation amongst architects and interior designers over the past 17 years. She has a loyal following and is the textile artist of choice for the finest luxury textile art, fabric manipulation, and sculptural leatherwork, all crafted in London.

” This new, personal body of work was born from my desire to create more intimate, intricate art reflecting the quieter side of my persona. It is a departure for me as the ribbon sculpting is intuitive – whereas many of my previous commissions have been precisely measured to an exacting brief. Whilst the pieces are painstakingly detailed, the freedom to play with movement and shapes lends a unique character that is understated but dynamic with lots of light play.”