Rainbow Falls by Ilse Seidel - Textile Art
Ilse Seidel is a talented fiber artist whose creations are deeply rooted in the vibrant New Zealand environment. Originally a multimedia designer in the IT industry, Ilse's passion for colour and fiber led her to develop a unique style that blends European tradition with the free-spirited essence of Aotearoa.
Her textile art, crafted using meticulous felting methods, captures the essence of organic forms, bringing the beauty of nature into your living space. Each piece is a celebration of texture, colour, and form, where layers of wool and other natural materials are transformed into vibrant, tactile compositions. Ilse's art combines soft felts, luxurious silks, and bright fabrics with a range of unconventional materials like metal, recycled objects, and plant matter. Her work is an exploration of textures and techniques, creating quirky and unusual pieces that are as inspiring as they are original.
In addition to her signature textile work, Ilse has also delivered a series of A4 mounted watercolour abstracts. These reflect her understanding of colour and her ability to translate the beauty of the natural world into art, whether through textiles or paint.