Looking back, I can see that the common thread in my work is the narrative thread.

Lately there seem to be two paths, family portraits and reflections on what turned out to be an important trip to Mexico; important enough, that I’m going back.

Ruth Manning has woven tapestries most of her life. Once creating large format works, she now devotes her time to the very small. Add a job as a public school art teacher and you’re certain to have an interesting life.