The Tapestry, 2024

The Tapestry is the second major international survey of Heck's work published by Thames & Hudson. It weaves together an incongruous narrative similar to Finnegan's Wake, albeit mostly visually, showcasing Heck's interconnections between landscape, fashion, still life, and portraiture; with poetic writings interspersed.

The monograph exists in two editions, each covered in cloth and featuring a new work by Heck on the cover. For the special edition, the cover is printed before being overlaid with intricate, two-tone embroidery and housed within a custom portfolio. Its distinctly tactile nature echoes that of Heck’s work.

Inside, semi-translucent bible paper is used to divide the book’s image sections, in a nod to 19th-century artists’ books from which Heck drew inspiration for the project. These classical design references are also evident within the book’s typographic scheme which uses William, a modern interpretation of Caslon developed in the 18th century.

Printed in an edition of 3,000 copies

Collector's edition printed in an edition of 150 numbered copies