Artist William Mangum, Surya Create Rug Line

March 18, 2015  by in Carpets / Rugs, Industry, Licensing, Product   

The rugs will be introduced at the High Point Market. 

The three collections which take their cues from the three regions of North Carolina include, Artisan, Essential and Remarque. Artisan offers fern and pine motifs with tonal hues in a natural palette. Essential features hand-woven jute in earth tones and an abundance of texture; and Remarque is more coastal in nature with impressions of sand, water and sunlight.

“My goal as an artist is help people to become astute observers of the world around them, to encourage them to pause and appreciate nature’s inherent ability to shape our mood and comfort levels,” Mangnum said. “With these new rug collections for Surya, I wanted to provide an accessible way for people to bring the beauty of the outdoors into their home environments while also complementing the latest home decor and fashion trends. The Surya team has been a great partner in translating my artistic vision into timeless, handcrafted rugs that provide the perfect canvas upon which individuals can express their unique style.”

Mangum has more than 3,000 paintings to his credit. A North Carolina native, he has been the recipient of national and international awards, published eight coffee table books and been featured in two film for his diverse landscape paintings ranging from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. Mangum also has a furniture collection with Klaussner Home Furnishings.  

“As a lifelong student of nature, Bill Mangum possesses the rare ability to see beyond the surface of the landscape to capture its intrinsic beauty in a way that really speaks to the viewer,” said Satya Tiwari, Surya president. “Likewise, at Surya, we are always looking beyond what has been done before to find new and different ways to bring inspired design into the home. Working with Bill is a natural fit as we continue to expand our product portfolio to reflect diverse styles and themes, and we are excited to share these new collections with our customers.”