Hannon and the Mediterranean Mirage, 2024
Louis Bahélémy
A large format tapestry entitled ‘Hannon and the Mediter-
ranean Mirage’ crafted from embroidered wool, raia, silk,
coon, linen, and vintage life jacket fibers.
The tapestry captures scenes of migration and resilience,
drawing a poignant parallel to the contemporary odyssey of
Tunisian influencer Sabee al Saidi, and reflecting on Tunisia’s
historical aluence and modern challenges within the broader
context of today’s complex societal and political landscapes.
The tapestry was first showed during the Lamia Bousnina
Gallery inaugural exhibition ‘Cahagisme’ .
Materials: Sisal, Raia, Wool, Linen, Coon, and Vintage Life
Jacket Fibers.
283W x 200H cm.
View on Louis bahelemy’s website
Behind the tapestry: the embroidery process,
Photos from the Atelier, 2024
Photo on the left Couesy of Louis Bahélémy and Lamia Bousnina Gallery
See also
HANNOUN IN THE LAND OF THIRST
LOUIS BARTHELEMY – NOV 2024
Sisal, Raffia, Sheep Wool, Camel Wool, Flij, Cotton, Bronze Lamella, Modal, Silk, Lurex, and Mohair threads.
271W x 191H cm
GATEWAY TO DEVOTION
HAWIYA, SAFARLI, NOORA
LOUIS BARTHELEMY – JANUARY 2025
Metallic threads, Silk, Sisal, Wool, Cashmere, Cotton, and Raffia embroidered on canvas.
70W x 95H cm
MANHOOD, DANCER, GAZELLES
LOUIS BARTHELEMY – 2023
Tryptic of hand embroidered Panels. Raffia, Sisal and Metallic thread embroidery on cotton canvas.
Each Panel is 156W x 117H cm
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