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Weaving Tapestries to Express Contemporary Concerns

This article was printed in the BTG (British Tapestry Group) periodical Tapestry Weaver, issue 27 March 2020. On the homepage of my website my artist statement finishes with: “… I find the dichotomy of the ancient medium of tapestry expressing contemporary subjects a powerful tool.” … Read more

Categories Writings Tags corset, corset design, corset imagery, published, weaving corsets, writing

Fiber Art Masters Book

Barbara's page in Fiberart 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

Categories From The Studio Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, Maine artist, Maine Fiberarts, published

Proportion

Homage to Anne Frank

“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

Categories Writings Tags Contemporary fiber art, Contemporary tapestry, designing, Maine artist, Proportion in Art, published, tapestry, tapestry in Maine, writing

Designing “Revolution”

Weaving '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

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  • Un-Loveable exhibits “Pas de Deux” January 25, 2023
  • The American Tapestry Biennial 14: Contemporary Tapestry exhibits “Never More” January 13, 2023
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      • Northern Journeys:
      • A Journey In Tapestry
      • Tapestry In Conversation
    • Awards
      • Never More
      • Pas de Deux
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      • Woman With Red Turban
      • Moonlight Seranade
      • Coquette
      • Photography Project
      • Certificate of Commendation
    • Studio News
    • Corset Project
  • Articles
    • Designing
      • Designing Never More
      • Designing “Revolution”
      • Inspiration and Risk
      • Text In Tapestry
      • Proportion
    • Archie Brennan, My Mentor
    • Self Promotion
      • Do You Call Yourself An Artist?
      • Artist Statement
    • Shipping and Labeling
      • Shipping Tapestries Far and Wide
      • Labeling
    • Copyrights
  • Workshops and Classes
  • Tapestry Tutorials
    • Warping
      • Dressing the loom
      • Warping
      • Spacing Warps
    • Leashes
      • Tyeing Leashes
      • Using Leashes
    • Weaving
      • Sewing Slits
      • Smooth Lines
      • Couching Cord
    • Finishing
      • Mounting Small Work
      • Mounting Large Work
      • Labeling
      • Storing Work