The Limited Edition Textile Object (LETO) is a textile creation by Joris Martens. This edition is created meticulously. A true labor of love.

The limited edition - only 30 pieces - is woven in Italy on a high precision, double loom jacquard machine using 100% Italian wool of first quality. It has been given a customised hand wash treatment for a slightly felted effect. The birch plywood storage box is hand made in Belgium and comes signed and numbered by the artist. Its lid bears a two colour silkscreen print also by Joris Martens. 

LETO adds lively graphics to our environment. These graphics are developed from daily observations, to the artist a stream of diverse possibilities. His output is an attempt to reinforce precious experiences. 

For LETO Joris Martens takes up to experiment with yet another new medium: textile. This 3 dimensional medium brings his drawings even closer to the viewer: to our body or our home. The LETO continually gives new perspective to the viewer as fall drapes and colour shifts occur. The originally 2 dimensional drawings of Joris Martens now animate by (through) the gestures and movements of the one wearing - or using - the artwork. 

Changing point of views and the constant change in nature inspired the drawing of LETO. Front and back have a different colour and thus provide a metamorphosis. The exceptional size of the object turns LETO into a versatile accessory. Although a conceptual undertone is present, the artist never loses sight of the tactile or the visual.