Close Knit
Close Knit represents a breakthrough achievement in contemporary mixed-media sculpture that transforms discarded urban materials into sophisticated gallery-quality artwork addressing universal themes of family resilience and connection. This 24″ x 48″ sculptural painting sold opening night of artist Christi Meril’s acclaimed solo exhibition “Reviving Giants,” demonstrating immediate collector recognition and strong market confidence in this innovative artistic approach.
The piece incorporates authenticated automotive glass fragments collected from Dragon Street in Dallas’s prestigious Design District, combined with museum-quality materials including mulberry tree paper, marine-grade rope, industrial yarn, street gravel, archival pastels, professional acrylic paint, and UV-resistant resin. This sophisticated material palette creates multiple viewing experiences that reward extended contemplation, making it ideal for high-end residential collections, corporate installations, gallery exhibitions, and architectural interior design projects.
Meril’s artistic vision transforms symbols of urban breakdown into powerful metaphors for family strength and resilience. The rope and yarn elements function as both literal compositional binding agents and symbolic representations of family connections that strengthen under pressure. This conceptual sophistication appeals particularly to art curators, gallery directors, and collectors seeking contemporary artworks that balance visual impact with meaningful narrative depth and cultural relevance.
The Dallas Design District provenance adds exceptional regional significance and cultural authenticity, appealing specifically to Texas collectors, Dallas-area interior designers, architects working on luxury projects, and institutions seeking artwork that reflects authentic local culture and urban transformation. The Dragon Street collection site connects the piece to Dallas’s most sophisticated design and luxury retail environment, enhancing its appeal for high-end commercial and residential installations.
The layered construction technique creates dynamic viewing experiences that change based on lighting conditions, viewing angle, and contemplation time. This quality makes the piece particularly suitable for architectural spaces where daily interaction reveals new details and emotional resonances. Interior designers and architects appreciate artworks that provide long-term visual interest and emotional engagement for clients and visitors.
The opening night sale from a solo exhibition provides significant market credibility and investment potential, demonstrating proven collector demand for Meril’s innovative mixed-media approach. Gallery directors and art curators recognize this exhibition history as evidence of artistic maturity and market viability for museum acquisitions, gallery representation, and institutional exhibitions.
Available for commission in all sizes from intimate residential works (12″ x 12″) to monumental architectural installations (8′ x 12″ and larger), with custom color palette development for interior design integration and site-specific requirements. This scalability appeals to architects, interior designers, corporate art consultants, and collectors with specific space and aesthetic requirements.
