Definitely go there, if you love miniatures and upcycling and thanks again to Ruth. This blog is a group endeavor!
Textiles and Tea yesterday was so moving, this artist being a survivor of domestic violence, which is expressed throughout her current work. Originally a painter, she moved early into expressive weaving, spinning most of her wefts, sometimes dyeing yarns, too. She is Chicago based, trained at the Art Institute there, stellar credentials.
She uses a floor loom but has also used the kind of cardboard loom I make,too, and seeing her exciting small works rekindled my own need!
In addition to major commissions like the Delta work hanging in O'Hare airport, and solo exhibits, she leads workshops free of charge to survivors of domestic violence, to find calm and safety, learning to weave in the company of others who understand.
And fabrics are on my freecycling mind, here's the latest batch, silk, mixes, cotton, towels, in search of a home.
Then for evening viewing pleasure I'm going to check back into Alaska. I was reminded of this recently and find my library has several seasons
Happy day, everyone, plenty to look at in here today.
Also a puzzle
