Labyrinth Banner I P08920-P00880 Creating these pieces is challenging

Creating these pieces is challenging because the metal is prone to warping when heat is applied—much patience and clamping is required to achieve the sleek

and have a hinged silver hoop backing

Abstract work created using oils on gallery-wrapped canvas

It is adorned with intricate brushed aluminum accents and coated with VOC-free resin

Labyrinth Banner I P08920-P00880 Creating these pieces is challengingTim Harding's "Labyrinth" series emphasizes the artist's origins in textiles, specifically the use of his reverse applique technique. Drawing on traditional Americana quilt repeat patterning, he references South American Molas, tribal African Kuba cloth, Celtic knots, Greek key graphics andof courselabyrinths. These pieces are made from luxurious silk on a cotton backing and are ready to hang.