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Anna Betbeze — Cenote
Anna Betbeze

Cenote

Betbeze's *Cenote* transforms wool and RYA carpet into a richly chromatic, almost geological surface, saturated with acid dyes and watercolor that bloom and dissolve across the textile's dense pile. The work evokes the mysterious depth of its namesake—the natural sinkholes sacred to the ancient Maya—conjuring dark, watery pools of color that seem to descend infinitely beneath the surface. Through her process of dyeing and manipulating fiber, Betbeze collapses the boundary between painting and textile, treating the carpet as both canvas and living, absorptive material.

Medium
wool, RYA carpet, acid dyes, watercolor

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Anna Betbeze, Cenote

Betbeze's *Cenote* transforms wool and RYA carpet into a richly chromatic, almost geological surface, saturated with acid dyes and watercolor that bloom and dissolve across the textile's dense pile. The work evokes the mysterious depth of its namesake—the natural sinkholes sacred to the ancient Maya—conjuring dark, watery pools of color that seem to descend infinitely beneath the surface. Through her process of dyeing and manipulating fiber, Betbeze collapses the boundary between painting and textile, treating the carpet as both canvas and living, absorptive material.

Medium
wool, RYA carpet, acid dyes, watercolor
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Vibrant, American, Mixed Media, Carpet, Decorative, Textile Art, Colorful, Abstract, Contemporary

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