Layers of Meaning

Upholstered Art

Asheville is the Southeast's answer to the need for art and beauty in every day life. I just spent three days there. It is not possible to see all of the wonderful things there in just three days. "Upholstered Fine Art" chairs by Robert A. Harman had to be the most innovative and refreshing art on view last week.

The chairs were on display at New Morning Gallery, in Biltmore Village (scroll down). Photos do not do justice to these works. The texture and colors play together so gracefully. For an exhibit at the Furniture Society web site, Harman lists his materials as "wood, velvets, jacquards, silk on wood frame" - note the painted feet.

Harman has the barest website up - here's hoping that it grows! Maybe even with some photos of the construction process.