Sunday, February 3, 2013

Tadek Beutlich



So I signed up to make a weaving for a silent auction in my community - figured it would push me toward improving my skills and if no one likes it, they simply don't have to bid on it, right?  I got the fanciful idea to try and put a moon in my weaving, so I went searching for weavings with circles to try to figure out how to do it.  It wasn't long then before I came across Tadek's work (he passed away recently).  I'm completely new to him and I must say, I'm pretty obsessed.  I just keep staring and staring at his moon weaving, in particular.  Everything about it is pretty awe-inspiring. 

 I like the name, Tadek -  some good nick name options there, 'Taddy' being my favorite. Whether weaving or printing, this man sure whipped up some beauty.

p.s. what are your favorite weaving books or resources? 

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  1. Tadek is actualy Tadeusz
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/jun/24/tadek-beutlich-obituary

    MS

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  4. I agree. This is a very neat depiction of the moon. Any idea on how Tadeusz is correctly pronounced? I would guess 'tah day ooze' or 'tah day oosh'. A version of Thaddeus, right? Like you I kind of like the even less familiar Tadek. There's something very cool about it. T or Tad would be good nicknames, though you could do Tek or even Tex.

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    1. not 100%, but pretty sure it's TA-dee-oosh or TA-dee-oose. And pretty sure Tadek is actually TAY-dik. And I love 'Tek' - so cool.

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  5. He went by the name Tadek and it is pronounced Tad-IK. I am arranging his post humous exhibition in Sussex, UK so you can see his work in the flesh and buy it too! I will do a website for info soon but for now you can contact me for info at www.vision-gallery.co.uk. My mother Fay was Tadek's assistant in Ditching and she learnt all his techniques- he was very clever! So good to see you appreciating him- Liz Hankins

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