Trees
This was my first transparency weaving after taking a class with Fiber Artist Bette McCarron. My inspiration was an abstract painting of trees.
Technique: plain weave on a rigid heddle loom, 15 epi. Inlays of yarn and fiber.
Materials:
Warp - 10/1 linen painted with translucent fabric paint - Pebeo Setacolor.
Weft - cotton, wool, eyelash yarn and Devore fabric cut into strips.
Hems - cotton linen
Size: 12 x 14"
October 2019
Life in the Cracks 1
The Dumpster Series
During the pandemic, on one of my visits to the dumpster, I noticed weeds and plants growing out of the cracks in the asphalt. I thought about those being effected physically, socially, economically, and mentally from the effects of Covid and its impact on our society. From these cracks I saw plant life growing in spite of the surrounding harsh environment. I wove this piece with a feeling of hope.
Technique: plain weave, rigid heddle loom, 15 epi, inlays, warp wrapping.
Materials: Warp - 10/1 linen
Weft - eye lash, cotton and wool yarn.
Size: 7 x 5"
November 2019
Life in the Cracks 2
The Dumpster Series
These weeds were growing along a fence by the dumpster. They offered a brilliant contrast to the cold, industrial metal of the dumpster and the fence.
Technique: plain weave, rigid heddle loom, 15 epi, inlays, warp wrapping.
Materials: Warp - 10/1 linen
Weft - eye lash, cotton and wool yarn. eye lash yarn painted with Pebeo Setacolor translucent fabric paint.
Size: 5 x 7
November 2019
Resilience
Along side of the sidewalk are beautiful purple flowers. Because of their proximity to the pathway, they get trampled every day. However, they are back in two days. I was quite inspired by the resilience of these tiny flowers. Nature continuously teaches us great lessons.
Technique: Plain weave rigid heddle loom, 15 epi, inlays.
Materials: warp - 10/1 Linen
weft - eye lash and novelty yarn painted with Setacolor, 10/1 linen and cotton yarn.
Size: 7 x 5"
November 2019
Dance of the Trees
This weaving is Inspired by the artist Anni Albers. As I looked from my 3rd floor balcony and saw the multiple trees swaying in the wind, it looked as if they were dancing. I wanted to capture their movement.
Technique: Plain weave on a rigid heddle loom, inlays, 15 epi.
15epi. Size: 6 x 12”
Materials: Warp - linen slub.
Weft - variegated wool, cotton with polyester wrapping, eyelash yarn.
Size: 6 x 11"
May 2022