Artist Sergio Roger reimagines classical artwork and architecture through textiles. Using material, he fashions busts, columns, and statues that take on the air of antiquity but with a contemporary twist. The head of Aphrodite, for instance, has a soft appearance with top-stitched hair that also conveys a chiseled texture.
Sergio is inspired by “the ancient artistic representations of beauty.” Part of his process is hunting for antique fabric remnants. “[Sergio] chooses fabrics such as old linens and velvets, which carry the passing of time and bring soul to the work,” his website explains. “For example, in his series of linen busts, he brings a new vision on this subject by replacing stone or marble with delicate pieces of antique linen. With this gesture, the artist wants to reflect on the idea of permanence and majesty that we associate with this traditional art form.”
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Artist Sergio Roger reimagines classical artwork and architecture through textiles.
Using material, he fashions busts, columns, and statues that take on the air of antiquity but with a contemporary twist.
Sergio is inspired by “the ancient artistic representations of beauty” and he uses antique fabrics in his sculptural constructions.
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