Inspiration from Vienna
I have always admitted that travel was a passion second only
to my needlepoint and that, over the years, many, many of my designs are
inspired by traditional designs, colours, architecture, all things that I have
been fortunate to see on my various travels.
Vienna, where I went shortly before Christmas was no exception; it was my first visit and I was lucky enough to be with a small group that were particularly art/architecture orientated.While it was only four days we had an excellent guide and packed in masses – including coffee and Sacher-Torte at the famous CafĂ© Sacher!
Packing delights in, we went straight from the airport to the Museum Hundertwasser, probably the most exciting and unique ‘village’ I have ever seen.Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 - 2000) was an artist architect and here is a cross section of examples of his ecological commitment.The floor tiles undulate as though there has just been volcanic action, the furniture explodes with colour and his artwork (of which the…
Vienna, where I went shortly before Christmas was no exception; it was my first visit and I was lucky enough to be with a small group that were particularly art/architecture orientated.While it was only four days we had an excellent guide and packed in masses – including coffee and Sacher-Torte at the famous CafĂ© Sacher!
Packing delights in, we went straight from the airport to the Museum Hundertwasser, probably the most exciting and unique ‘village’ I have ever seen.Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 - 2000) was an artist architect and here is a cross section of examples of his ecological commitment.The floor tiles undulate as though there has just been volcanic action, the furniture explodes with colour and his artwork (of which the…