Rachel DuVall

 Rachel DuVall, who takes inspiration from the abstract works of artists such as Anni Albers, Agnes Martin and Donald Judd, has developed a practice that centers on the intersection of warp and weft, and the tension between the rigid framework and the expressive, imperfect nature of the handmade.

Her geometric compositions explore the grid structure inherent to weaving, the result of fibers intersecting. Within the repetition of her technique, the subtlest differences become amplified, such as the variation in tension of each hand woven line, or subtle color shifts achieved with hand-dyed fibers. 

Radnor’s latest presentation allows DuVall’s works to unfold within a setting that emphasizes scale, light, and material presence. Against the building’s generous proportions and verticality, the textiles establish a quiet but powerful dialogue between art, architecture, and lived space.