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10/04/23

REWATCH MAKING MATERIALS MATTER WITH SUZANNE TICK AT COOPER HEWITT MUSEUM

On Oct 2nd, 2023, in conjunction with the current exhibition A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes, please join a contemporary textile designer and weaver who is equally acclaimed for her experimental approach to materials: Suzanne Tick. In an illustrated conversation with Susan Brown, Cooper Hewitt’s Acting Head of Textiles and co-curator of the exhibition, the program will consider Tick’s designs, how she has helped build sustainability into the contract textile industry, and how her handweaving practice intersects with her commercial designs. As Creative Director of Luum Textiles, Tick combines a cutting-edge approach to technology with industry-leading materials development, recycling, and reuse, with the goal of empowering designers and end-users to make the most sustainable choices whenever possible. In addition to her work in the contract fabrics market, Tick creates woven art from repurposed materials, including mylar balloons scavenged from area beaches. Her work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Cooper Hewitt, Museum of Arts and Design, Art Basel, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Samples of Tick’s commercial designs and artwork will be available to view and touch.

09/26/23

SUZANNE TICK TO SPEAK AT COOPER HEWITT WITH TEXTILES CURATOR SUSAN BROWN ON OCT 2 IN CONJUNCTION WITH “A DARK, A LIGHT, A BRIGHT: THE DESIGNS OF DOROTHY LIEBES”

Cooper Hewitt is once again bringing design to life through the museum’s 17th annual Design Week. This year’s program welcomes Suzanne Tick, renowned textile designer, weaver, and Creative Director at Luum Textiles, to share her journey in the textile design world in conjunction with the “A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes” exhibition. In recent news, Suzanne was selected as a 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee.

On Monday, October 2, Suzanne will engage in illustrated conversation with Susan Brown, Cooper Hewitt’s Acting Head of Textiles and co-curator of the exhibition, to delve into her designs, how she has helped build sustainability into the contract textile industry, and how her handweaving practice intersects with her commercial designs. The presentation titled ‘Making Materials Matter’ will be followed by an audience Q&A.

You can purchase tickets here.

Thank you, AZURE for covering this event!

09/20/23

Suzanne Tick In Boston

Suzanne visited Boston firms this week with Luum reps Amy Graubard and LilyGrace York. Thank you A&D community!

09/14/23

ORGANIZED COMPLEXITY COLLECTION LAUNCHES TODAY!

The Organized Complexity collection by Suzanne Tick features 6 textiles that explore human connection in tandem with nature—which continuously finds ways to fit form to function, collectively-evolving in pursuit of a greater equilibrium. Through pattern work, manufacturing techniques, and materiality, Organized Complexity reveals the ways in which humans can mirror the natural systems around us to better relate with one another. Pairing a bright, accented palette with biodegradable and recycled fibers, this integrated toolkit of multipurpose, wrapped wall, drapery, and upholstery textiles packs a colorful punch with deep reverence for nature—creating opportunities for renewed vitality in any space.

Visit luumtextiles.com anytime for more information and sample orders.

08/09/23

Join us Sept 13th for a weaving workshop at Tick Studio during New York Textile Month 2023!

Come and weave with Suzanne Tick, Creative Director at Luum Textiles, at Tick Studio during New York Textile Month! Suzanne and the team will weave on two types of looms using recycled Luum textiles and yarns made from recycled garment waste. Much like Suzanne’s woven artwork and contract textiles, which are constructed from refuse materials, guests are encouraged to bring recycled materials to weave with: wire, twine, yarn, plastics, clothing, paper, old film or cassettes. Bring them pre-cut in continuous strips no wider than 1/2″.” Tick Studio specializes in materials brand strategy, product design, development and direction for textiles, floorcovering and architectural glass. It all starts at the loom.

You can access all NYTM events here.

Event details:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tick Studio, 44 East 3rd Street New York, NY, 10003
RSVP to mroven@suzannetick.com by September 11th