Iconic colours. Curated in yarn.

FTS Palettes - Munch

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Inspired by Edvard Munch's hauntingly beautiful Madonna (1894), this palette brings together a wonderfully moody combination of colours drawn from one of the Norwegian artist's most recognisable works. Dark, atmospheric tones meet softer, delicate shades, with a rather dramatic splash of red thrown in for good measure.

We've translated Munch's distinctive colour combination into a carefully curated yarn bundle, available in New Zealand wool or 8-ply acrylic.

A little romance, a little melancholy and just enough drama to keep things interesting.

The Palette

Inspired by Edvard Munch's Madonna (1894), our palette captures the painting's atmospheric combination of dark, muted tones, delicate highlights and striking red accents. Five carefully selected colours, available in New Zealand wool and 8-ply acrylic.

About the artist

EDVARD MUNCH

1863–1944 · Norwegian · Symbolism / Expressionism

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter who made an entire career out of exploring life's more complicated emotions. Love, jealousy, anxiety, loneliness and death — if there was an uncomfortable feeling to be had, chances are Munch painted it. His most famous work, The Scream, remains one of the world's most recognisable paintings and has probably inspired more existential crises than any other image in art history.

Munch believed that art should express what we feel rather than simply reproduce what we see. His flowing lines, atmospheric compositions and expressive use of colour helped pave the way for Expressionism, transforming deeply personal experiences into images with universal appeal.

His influence continues to resonate throughout contemporary art, photography and design. Munch showed us that beauty doesn't always have to be cheerful, colours don't always have to be realistic, and sometimes a painting says more about the human condition than a thousand therapy sessions.

The artwork

MADONNA (1894)

Forget the traditional Virgin Mary. Edvard Munch's Madonna offers a rather different interpretation, depicting a woman with closed eyes, flowing black hair and a glowing red halo. Painted in 1894, it explores themes of love, desire and the complicated business of being human.

The painting's seductive colour palette is every bit as intriguing as its subject. Deep, shadowy tones swirl around the central figure, while her luminous skin and striking red halo provide a dramatic contrast. It's intimate, mysterious and just a little unsettling.

Our palette takes its inspiration from these wonderfully atmospheric colours. Proof that you don't need to shout to make an impression — although the red halo certainly helps.

About FTS PALETTES

ART & POP CULTURE–INSPIRED PALETTES

Great art deserves great yarn. And so do great album covers. From Warhol's unapologetic pinks and Basquiat's wonderfully chaotic explosions of colour to the eye-popping graphics of music and popular culture, our palettes take their cues from some of the world's most recognisable artworks and visual icons.

We've carefully paired shades from our yarn collection to reinterpret these distinctive colour combinations. Think of them as little ready-made colour adventures, designed to bring a bit of art history (and the occasional rock 'n' roll rebellion) into your next textile project. No gallery admission required.

COLOUR CHOICES & ACCURACY

Matching the colours of a painting or album cover to yarn isn't quite as straightforward as you might think. Different fibres absorb dyes differently, and what looks gloriously vibrant in acrylic might appear a little softer and more muted in wool. Colourfastness, lighting and even your screen can also affect how colours look.

Then there's the small matter of choice. We have approximately 70 shades of New Zealand wool and 90 shades of 8-ply acrylic to play with, so some colours are simply easier to match in one fibre than another.

Our palettes represent our own carefully curated interpretations of the original artworks, using the closest and most interesting combinations available in our yarn collection. They're suggestions rather than exact reproductions, and you're more than welcome to mix, match and make them your own. After all, even the greatest artists weren't afraid to experiment with colour!

INDEPENDENT COLLECTION DISCLAIMER

FTS Palettes are independently created and curated by Fulham Textile Studio. Our colour palettes are inspired by artworks, album covers and popular culture. They are not official merchandise, and Fulham Textile Studio is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the artists, musicians, their estates or their respective rights holders.

FTS Palettes - Munch

From £28.00