In het Licht van Zutphen: Textile Art Exhibition by Sabine du Tertre at Walburgiskerk

This exhibition showcases seven large tapestry and patchwork compositions by French textile artist Sabine du Tertre. Her work, which often resembles paintings, masterfully combines fabrics to create figurative, socio-politically engaged, and abstract pieces, with light playing a crucial role in their changing colors and meanings.

The Walburgiskerk presents 'In het Licht van Zutphen', an exhibition featuring seven significant tapestry and patchwork works by French textile artist Sabine du Tertre. Exhibited in the Raadskapel, her large-scale compositions are notable for their masterful combination of various fabrics, achieving effects akin to painting. Du Tertre utilizes color, form, texture, transparency, and volume to create pieces that shift with light, revealing layers of figurative landscapes, socially conscious themes, and abstract representations of her personal emotions. Living and working in Normandy, du Tertre draws inspiration from the influence of the northern light, a phenomenon that has long attracted artists. Her connection to Zutphen is deeply personal, stemming from the presence of her 16th-century ancestors' graves within the church. This emotional resonance has inspired new creations for the exhibition, which also includes earlier works. The exhibition's theme of light is central to du Tertre's artistic process, influencing the dynamic colors of her fabric palette and the expressive depth of her tapestries. The works are presented in a way that complements the spiritual and historical atmosphere of the cathedral church, aligning with the contemplative period leading up to Pentecost, a time associated with hope and renewal.

The exhibition is accessible with an entrance ticket for the Walburgiskerk. Please check the church's 'visit' page for current admission fees and opening hours.