Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Grass Color:Latte with oxidized sterling silver and

with oxidized sterling silver and highlighted openings to catch the light

and metal on a birch plywood base

Straight leg

reflects the artist's fascination with ancient architecture and vessels

this work is made from iridescent and lustrous hand-loomed Indian silks and luminous synthetic on a two-ply cotton duck backing

Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Grass Color:Latte with oxidized sterling silver andThe small scale medallions repeated across the fabric are influenced by the Moroccan tile work often seen in the homes of North Africa. Painted in the artist's bright bohemian colors, the tiles warm and brighten any space, just like the Moroccan sun. This design began in O'Brien's sketchbook, was printed on silk velvet, then hand painted in small batches by artisans in Philadelphia. Dye is applied by hand in layers on the velvet fiber surface.