Magnet - Hillside Curtain

Shop the Hillside Curtain Magnet, a stunning homage to one of the most cherished objects on display at Taliesin. This magnet presents a detailed miniature of the 1956 Hillside Theater curtain, which was thoughtfully designed by Wright after the original was destroyed in a fire.

Handcrafted by apprentices of the Taliesin Fellowship, the curtain was given to Wright as a birthday gift in 1957. It is made from vibrant felt and yarn pieces, carefully sewn onto cotton muslin. Wright, known for his evolving creativity, later modified the curtain by changing some of the yarn lines from horizontal to vertical, further enhancing its dynamic design.

The curtain’s abstract composition beautifully depicts the Taliesin landscape. A diagonal division showcases green hills stretching from the upper right to the lower left, while the upper right corner features the outline of Wright’s Taliesin home, complete with its Birdwalk and smoke rising from the fireplace. The black band on the left symbolizes the flowing Wisconsin River, with a red line representing the Highway 23 bridge. Finally, Wright’s signature red square appears in the lower right.