Textile had been

‘Textile had been relegated to a secondary role in our society, to a material that was considered either functional or decorative,’ artist Sheila Hicks has said of her primary medium. ‘I wanted to give it another status and show what an artist can do with these incredible materials.’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the occasion of #SheilaHicks' birthday, we're rediscovering her exceptional body of work that pushes the boundaries of textile art. Discover a full range of the artists's weavings, hanging sculptures, and immersive installations by searching her name on artbasel.com