SOLA tapestry - Trifecta Gallery

SOLA the Las Vegas Tapestry

The 7 x 11 ft. tapestry is woven of unraveled sweaters SOLA bought from local thrift shops. She worked in almost complete seclusion for 8000 hours over a three year period in a tiny, almost empty apartment near the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

The huge tapestry is literally woven from the fabric of our community. Motions are in the works to raise funds to place it in the new city hall. The campaign is entitled "To the City of Las Vegas, from the People of Las Vegas". Toward the end of the capital fund you will hear more about ways the community can donate small change to truly make this a gift to the city from its people.

above left: Sola giving a press interview in front of her tapestry
above right: detail of lower left showing textural detail and the handmade loom she built.
below: the full view of the 11 foot long tapestry.

The tapestry is on view in the office of Trifecta Gallery. Ask a staff member to tell you more about it. Its so amazing, we never get tired of talking about it!

above: Sola let's nothing go to waste. The hats are made from the left over yarn from the sweaters! $40. each. There are a variety of seasons and colors to choose from. June 2011- Summer hats just arrived!
below: Tapestry formed on wooden structure with small nails to hold the warp, the weave is the unraveled sweater parts.
pictured below right: detail of stitching and texture.