Description
Two small parasols rest against a background of blue and natural-toned stripes reminiscent of traditional fabrics. There is no defined landscape or human presence—only these suspended objects, as if left to dry after a walk or retrieved from an old trunk.
One parasol, made from green fabric with tiny floral motifs and finished in black, introduces a livelier, almost playful gesture. The other, white and trimmed with lace, evokes a more intimate delicacy, close to the ceremonial or to family memory. The contrast between the two creates a quiet dialogue between the everyday and the special.
The fabrics are layered and shaped with volume, moving away from the flat surface to acquire an almost sculptural presence. Visible stitching and slightly irregular edges emphasise the handmade process: cutting, padding, adjusting, sewing. Thread does not merely draw—it builds.
In the work of Pili Iglesias, objects function as fragments of history. They do not illustrate a specific narrative, but they suggest a possible one. These parasols could belong to different generations, to different moments, to scenes we never see but instinctively sense.
The carved wooden frame, with its dark patina and pronounced relief, reinforces the feeling of a piece that has been gathered and preserved. Hung on its own, the work maintains a serene presence; displayed alongside other textile pieces, it establishes a dialogue between memory, material, and time.
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