Fall harvest

Monhegan Sunset

I’m harvesting a bounty of creative projects and activities this fall. The highlight was my 5 week residency on Monhegan Island .

My island studio home

I’ve posted many images on my Instagram and FaceBook pages – so be sure to check those out. I suspect that this time and the work I accomplished out there will have significant affect on my work moving forward. I’ll do my best to share my work as it progresses!

detail of work in progress

Beyond my studio I am in shows this fall:  Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA. “Twisted, Twined, and Woven”  Opening November 2, 2018 4:30 – 6 PMCenter for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockland ME – Biennial Show   Opening November 3, 2018 5 – 7 PM

Lobstering on Trap Day.

In an effort to bring closure to “Well Used, Well Loved” I have begun to return towels and journals to the participants in the community art project.

Well used and loved towels and journals going home.

And FiberArt Now magazine just published a feature article about my work. I am honored and so excited for this exposure. Thank you to writer Janet Mendelsohn for her well-crafted piece about my journey and vision.Now it’s time to get back to work…….

Spring is bursting forth!

Each One: The Button Project at the 9/11 Museum

NOW: Letters By Hand

After the coldest spring I can recall in decades, we finally have the delicious days of spring that we dream of all winter.  Not only are the buds luscious and full, but my calendar is ripe with shows, new art and other events. Here are the highlights:

• “Well Used, Well Loved”. – this two year community project will be exhibited at George Marshall Gallery. Opening May 26 from 5-7. 
• Artist Talk - Sunday June 24th, 3 PM, George Marshall Gallery
• Members Juried Biennial, Fuller Craft Museum,  Opening May 20th, 2-5 PM
• Monhegan Island Artist’s Residency - I have been awarded a 5 week residency for the fall!
• “Each One:The Button Project, a 9/11 Memorial” is on exhibit at the September 11th Museum and Memorial. I was finally able to visit the museum last month.

In the studio,  I am exploring new works, weaving, stitching and dyeing. More images and updates will follow soon!

Samples with indigo and rust dyes

Season of Light and Love

Receivng the Bahai Seacoast Peace Award August 2009

The “Woven Voices: Messages from the Heart” project continues to grow and to captivate the attention of many individuals and communities. In August I proudly received the “Sarah Farmer Peace Award” from the Seacoast Baha’i Community. Selected from several nominated organizations and individuals, I accepted the award in recognition for my global art project, “Woven Voices: Messages from the Heart.”This global art project continues to blossom and teach me lessons. Please participate and join the thousands of voices that speak for peace through this project. Check out the Woven Voices section on this website or the project blog to read the latest news and learn how to participate.My residency and teaching work continues to blossom and expand. I guided several major projects in schools this fall. Check out the Educator and Mandala sections of my website to see these in detail. My education work continues to bring personal as well as professional rewards and lessons.Back in my studio I am hard at work on several projects. I recently completed a small commission for the Krempels Brain Injury Foundation. Here is an image of the completed piece on my work table. I am in the process of sewing it to the mounting board, getting it ready for the frame. The piece includes hand-spun colored paper with writings of good wishes for the retiring executive director.I am also working on a commission for the Temple Israel in Portsmouth. This 4′ by 7′ Tree of Life weaving that will be dedicated and installed in the temple lobby in the spring. Here is a sneak preview of the piece on the loom.This winter and spring I will be taking two courses towards my Masters in Art and Healing through Wisdom University. I am excited and ready to deepen my commitment to this work.Besides this website and the Woven Voices blog, I also maintain a blog for Macomber Looms. Check out this blog for all kinds of information about these hand-looms, built right here in York, Maine!Please check out my gallery and send me a note with your thoughts about my work. I appreciate hearing from you!As ever, thank you for your interest and support of my artwork and teaching. I hope the beauty of this earth brings you joy.Peace to all in this season of light and love,