new project and work in progress since 2020
Covid 19 Jacquard weaving 2020;
part of a group exhibition Nature's Clothesline: Rethink, Re-create, Respond, Recycle and Rejoice at the Museum of Surrey Dec 2020 - Feb. 2021, curated by Colleen Sharpe, here her curators statement and here a great little virtual tour tour for all those being stuck at home |
What could Philomela do? or the Nightingale: 2020/21
Jacquard work in progress Inspired in equal parts by Philomela's story (from Ovid), Vasarely's graphic alphabet codes (seen at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2020) a sound track received in early Covid days from Italy from Julie H. and my own bird watching in Stanley Park during our strange spring of 2020. |
Weaving Cultural identities: Threads Through Time. 2018/19
between 2018-19, Mary Lou Trinkwon and I were were part of 2 large projects that brought together weavers and designer from different cultural backgrounds. Organized by the Vancouver Biennale, both projects are currently touring across the Canada.
between 2018-19, Mary Lou Trinkwon and I were were part of 2 large projects that brought together weavers and designer from different cultural backgrounds. Organized by the Vancouver Biennale, both projects are currently touring across the Canada.
Quinces and Quails.... Queens and Quadrilles:
Exploration on the letter Q for the 50th anniversary Issue of the Capilano Review in 2022; in celebration of the art and work of Ann Rosenberg and Michael Lawlor
above Q I, QII, QIII: for Ann Rosenberg, handwoven Jacquard 15 x 15" and 12 x 30"
below center: Quadrille, handwoven Jacquard 12x18";
below left and right: Flying Dancers: small digital animations, from a hand painted found film image, collected by Michael Lawlor
below center: Quadrille, handwoven Jacquard 12x18";
below left and right: Flying Dancers: small digital animations, from a hand painted found film image, collected by Michael Lawlor