Handwoven Serpent Fiber Art Studio Potato Textile Wall Hanging

Serpent in the Dark is a powerful handwoven wall art piece that delves into the emotional interplay between light & shadow, repression & expression. Designed & woven by Katerina Cansu Ertem, founder of Studio Potato, this expressive textile artwork invites deep reflection & connection. At the heart of this piece is the contrast between a black woven background symbolizing melancholy & emotional weight & the vibrant, spiral-shaped colored threads that emerge through it. These vivid textures represent hope, joy, & inner resilience, steadily pushing through the darkness like a serpent weaving its way to light. As the black layer seems to fade or unravel in places, it reveals the alive & colorful world underneath, reminding us that our suppressed emotions never truly vanish they wait to resurface, to be seen, & to be healed. The spiral movement of color evokes transformation, growth, & the journey inward. Woven patiently on a loom using traditional techniques, each thread is placed with intention, combining centuries-old craft with modern abstract storytelling. This piece is more than wall decor it's a symbolic textile journey through emotion & light. Year: 2025 Size: 78x74x5 cm Technique: Flat weave Material: Wool, Acrylic Handwoven Serpent Fiber Art Studio Potato Textile Wall Hanging