Avis
New Zealand born Avis Higgs is an award winning painter and one of Australasia’s most innovative textile designers of the 1940s.
Modernist Textile Design Created in 1949 sees the Light of Day
Nearly 70 years after it was designed, Avis Higgs' 'Heart of the Bush' has been printed onto fabric.
It has been printed as a short run on a trial basis. Chairs have been covered by Living Room (www.livingroom.co.nz) and look fantastic.
We will update as to future availability. Watch this space for further details.
Work of the month
Flax D13
Avis often used New Zealand's (and Australia's) native flora for her designs. Here she has used the NZ Flax for her design. The red flowers pop out against the darker background of the leaves. The design is one of 6 of Avis' designs produced into rugs by Dilana Rugs. It has also been printed onto 100%...
© Avis Higgs, 2014
Design: Mission Hall Creative
Words: Tamsin Ewing and Marguerite Beere
Consultant: Adroite Communications
