Amalie Smith
Thread Ripper
Thread Ripper
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Thread Ripper is a novel that explores the connections between weaving, women, and programming, drawing on themes of DNA, plant tissue, algorithms, text, and textile. It follows the tapestry-weaver Amalie Smith as she embarks on her first big commission, Ada Lovelace, and Penelope, and explores the interwovenness of art and life.
Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Lolli Editions
Thread Ripper is a captivating multi-strand novel that delves into the intricate connections between weaving, women, and programming. Set in Copenhagen, the story follows Amalie Smith, a tapestry weaver, as she embarks on her first significant commission—a digitally woven tapestry. As she weaves her intricate designs, Smith draws profound insights into the essence of life, exploring the interplay between DNA, plant tissue, algorithms, text, and textiles. She uncovers the disruptive forces that threaten this delicate balance, such as radiation, pests, entropy, and doubt.
In another thread, the novel introduces Ada Lovelace, the pioneering mathematician and computer programmer from the 1830s. Lovelace's remarkable journey and contributions to the field are showcased, highlighting her visionary ideas and the profound impact she had on the development of computer programming.
Meanwhile, Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus, serves as a parallel character in the novel. Penelope weaves and unpicks a shroud to put off her 108 suitors, symbolizing the enduring power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. Through these diverse narratives, Thread Ripper explores the profound interdependence of art and life, emphasizing the importance of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge in navigating the complexities of the modern world.
Amalie Smith's writing is contemplative yet clear-sighted, offering a hybrid textile of a novel that bares the aching yet crucial interwovenness of art and life. Thread Ripper is a testament to the power of storytelling to inspire, challenge, and illuminate the human experience.
Weight: 288g
Dimension: 151 x 209 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781919609294
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