Five years ago, Mann started painting again, her former tutor’s words no longer holding her back. “Weaving is very slow and very technical. I wanted to make work that was quicker, more intuitive and spontaneous,” she shared. Soon, she became obsessed. She would paint all day, producing hundreds of paintings. In 2021, she started painting on top of her woven works, creating what she calls “thread paintings”, characterised by sweeping, abstract expressionist gestures.
These “thread paintings” form the inspiration for Mann’s collaboration with Rimowa. In December 2024, Rimowa unveiled its newest seasonal hues for its latest collection, available in two colourways, Nautical and Ginger. As part of the release, an exclusive iteration of Mann’s artwork has been meticulously translated on the polycarbonate shell of the Rimowa Essential Cabin Nautical.
Limited to just 1,000 numbered pieces, the design features layered ink that replicates the texture and brushstrokes of Mann’s paintings. “We wanted it to feel like I had just painted the case in that moment,” Mann explained.
