Off By An Inch

OFF BY AN INCH is a gallery show by Betil Daḡdelen that purposefully brings together the history and artistry of weaving to elevate the structure of furniture design, and draw attention to the vibrancy of the lines that connect it all. Featuring a diverse array of designs from chairs and tables to lamps and decorative accents, each piece exemplifies the seamless integration of traditional weaving methods with modern design sensibilities. Through a harmonious blend of texture, pattern, and material, the exhibited works invite the viewer to experience the tactile beauty and visual splendor of woven textiles in a new and captivating context.

Betil Daḡdelen (b.1978) grew up in Izmir, Türkiye, a culture steeped in fabric arts. She developed her unique approach to weaving through a self-directed curriculum of material, color and pattern study and travels to learn native techniques within New Mexico, Peru and her home country Türkiye. Her work mixes traditional methods with an improvisational approach to patterning and confidently weaves into and around sculpted forms. Daḡdelen began her career as a set designer in fashion and film. She is represented by Cristina Grajales Gallery in New York City, and dwells in Abiquiu, NM.

Photos above by Robin Broadbent