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Tapestry Topics Online
A Quarterly Review of Tapestry Art Today
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page 6
Spring 2006, Vol 32 No 1
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Book Review: Line in Tapestry Kathe Todd-Hooker, Fine Fiber Press
by Lialia Kuchma
– TT p.15-16 |
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In everyday life the point or dot is the origin of the line In weaving, this occurs through an internal process which "hides" and "reveals" the line. This simple phenomena of weaving, that of placing a line of fiber not on a surface but into and of that surface is what Todd- Hooker has chosen to illustrate. How such a simple element can enhance, define, and "deliver" the message is the purpose of this wonderful book. It serves as a guide toward a more successful usage of the line not only for novices but also for weavers familiar with tapesty, serving to refine any weaver's artistic imagery.
Her small-scale tapestries, so rich in color and detail, suffer in the black and white reproduction. The detail of "So Between" does manage to convey the success of the line as an outliner in a very complex piece, especially around the bones in the hands. [It is] necessary to highlight the many different shapes thus emphasizing the frailness and beauty of the bones and flower.
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above: Kathe Todd-Hooker, So Between.
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Michelle Lester update: A Conversation with Rita Gekht
by Linda Rees
– TT p.17-18 |
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[Rita] began working in the studio full time and soon became the manager. She states that meeting Michelle Lester completely changed her life…. The nature of the group of workers was always fluid. The ability to work in close proximity to others was a high priority.
“Fall” is a section of a huge four season commission for The Lincoln Properties.. Each tapestry measured 30' x 10'. During 1986, the year they were woven, about thirty people were working in the studio. There were 5 shifts of workers starting at 7:00 in the morning and finishing around 11:00 at night. A large 20 foot wide loom was mounted on the wall where three of the seasons were woven simultaneously. "Summer" was woven in two pieces on five foot looms.
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above: Michelle Lester, Fall, 30' x 10', 1986. One of 4 panels for The Lincoln Properties.
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Volunteers Make It Happen
by Mary Lane
– TT p.19-20 |
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The strength and diversity of the American Tapestry Alliance's programming depends, in so many ways, on the support of its membership. One critical way members help is by volunteering for ATA.
Michael F. Rohde offers many talents to ATA. In addition to creating the Artist Pages on the ATAweb site, he has also worked with the Education Committee in planning the ATAForum for Convergence 2004 in Denver and is currently on the team who is planning ATA's activities during Convergence 2006 in Grand Rapids. Michael believes that ATA is a valuable and vibrant organization, whose success depends on volunteer commitment. "I enjoy knowing that something of what I can do will help the organization survive, thrive, and stimulate its members to do the same." He is also a member of Tapestry Weavers West and is currently TWW's newsletter editor.
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above: Michael Rohde, photo: Rod Carrol
below: Michael Rohde, Surya, 25" x 24", 2004. Hand dyed wool and silk.
photo: Andrew Neuhart.
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Many of us know Jeanne Bates for her astound- ing ability to find a link on the web to just about anything. Jeanne balances her full time job as a teacher's assistant with college classes in surface design, silver jewelry, pottery, drawing and painting. Amidst all of these commitments, Jeanne finds time to volunteer for ATA. Jeanne maintains the calendar on the ATAwebsite and assists with other web related projects. She feels her work with ATA keeps her closer to the pulse. She also sees her volunteer work as a way of helping other tapestry weavers in their path of exploration. Jeanne's local fiber guild is Desert Fiber Arts located in The Tri-City area of southeastern Washington.
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above: Jeanne Bates
below: Jeanne Bates, Tapestry Tree Sampler, 13" x 10", 2004.
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