10/24/2024
Daily dose of Small Expressions 2024
5/33: Blue Ink and Eucalyptus
Nanilee Robarge, California
Artist Statement:
My weavings express what I find beautiful and of interest, mostly images from nature and landscapes. I work with string and yarn to illustrate my experiences guided by initial photographs, and further experimentation with watercolors and collage. Lastly, I hone in on those areas that say “weave me.” My recent body of work is all from imagery collected on morning walks, mostly in Golden Gate Park. This work is made with wool and silk on an upright tapestry loom with yarns blended and used as my paint. I enjoy handling the materials and working within the constraints imposed by weaving cloth. While new to tapestry techniques, I am a long-time weaver, teacher, and artist, and this background supports my learning, continued creating, and the strengthening of my voice.
Technique:
Tapestry with supplemental warp, Soumak, and Eccentric weaves.
Materials:
Wool, silk, cotton on cotton warp
This exhibition was produced by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA). All works courtesy of the artists. This exhibition is made possible with support from the Fiber Trust
