Lichtung ("Clearing") tapestry hand woven in Germany using the French gobelin technique. This large tapestry, measuring 315 x 228 cm, was commissioned for a conference room and is the result of the work of three master artists. It was commissioned in 1988 by the MGF (Fränkische Gobelin Manufaktur) of Marktredwitz in Bavaria, founded in 1975 by Ursula Beneker-Schirmer, who, after studying in France, started a tapestry production in Bavaria that included personally designed pieces. Furthermore, she collaborated with other artists, including Henry Moore, Herbert Bayer, Georg Meistermann and Heinz Trökes. Bavarian artist Peter Haring (1953-2011) was commissioned to create the design. After studying the environment and furnishings, he created the life-size design in oil on canvas, then created the so-called watercolor "cartoni" that were used for the tapestry weaving process. The hand weaving of the tapestry was entrusted to Lilly Grimm-Seidinger. She worked as a tapestry weaver at the MGF in Marktredwitz in Bavaria (Germany) as a student of Ursula Benker-Schirmer until 1991, when she began weaving independently collaborating with well-known artists (such as Herbert Bayer, Max Hermann, Georg Meisternann and many others). The work took about a year to complete. During this period, director Ursula Beneker-Schirmer, weaver Lilly Grimm-Seidinger and artist Peter Haring met continuously to discuss how to proceed, as it was sometimes necessary to change colours, materials and designs to fit the weaving lines. To highlight some details of this work, they experimented with the use of linen (which was not used in this type of tapestry), which, together with the brightness of the silk, created a great effect that stands out against the wool work. One of FGM's most important works was the 42 square meter tapestry for Chichester Cathedral in England, designed by Ursula Benker-Schirmer and executed by the skilled hands of weaver Lilly Grimm-Seidinger between 1982 and 1985, representing the creation of the world. The tapestry is complete with a declaration from the weaver which authenticates her work.
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