Barbara tells a brief story of her journey in tapestry from faces to figures.
Contemporary tapestry
Fiber Art Masters Book
I am excited to announce I have been included in a new publication by Maine Fiberarts titled” Fiber Art Masters.” The book can be purchased through Maine Fiberarts at: www.mainefiberars.org
Inspiration and Risk
Above: Bound created in Aino Kajeniemi’s workshop includes couched threads and flying shuttle. American Tapestry Alliance Retreat with Aino Kajaniemi: Inspiration and Risk I have admired Aino Kajaniemi’s tapestries since I first saw her work. When I read she was going to teach at the … Read more
Zone One Arts Interview
Barbara was interviewed by Deborah Blakeley of Zone One Arts. Read the complete interview transcript.
“The medium of tapestry weaving allows me to create images and cloth at the same time.” Barbara Burns, Maine, USA,
The combination of these two elements brings us Barbara Burns’ wonderful modern tapestries. Zoneone Arts is delighted to bring Barbara Burns to you.
Text In Tapestry
My experience with text in tapestry is varied. My first attempt was with one of my very first pieces a portrait of Margaret Sanger the founder of Planned Parenthood. I used sepia tones for the piece which is 10” x 8.5” and 8 epi. … Read more
Commission
You never know where life will lead you. Last summer I was approached by a woman in a class at the Handweavers Guild of America conference in Rhode Island. She saw a postcard of one of my tapestries I had on the table in front … Read more
Proportion
“Proportion refers to relationships of size, amount, and degree.” These elements relate back to the whole. In my portraits I attempt to inject an edgy/emotional aspect using these elements to underscore the personality of the individual I am portraying. I use proportion for emphasis most obviously … Read more
Designing “Revolution”
Weaving faces has been my focus since I began weaving tapestry in 2003. I have been wanting to expand my horizons for some time but have had trouble finding my way. During a phone conversation with Diane Wolf from ATA I asked Diane if she … Read more
Revolution
5th Triennial of Tapestry, Novi Sad, Serbia “Revolution’ by Barbara Burns has won the award for classical, traditional tapestry in the 5th triennial of Tapestry Novi Sad 2014 in Serbia. The triennial of tapestry in the organization of the Institution for Tapestry Making “Atelier 61″ was founded … Read more
Woman With Red Turban
FIRST PLACE decorative, non-functional category, Blue Ridge Hand Weaving Show, Supported by the Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild Inc. Asheville, NC, 2008 NICHE AWARDS finalist juried 2008 Both awards were given to Woman With Red Turban Artist’s collection