Artist:
Gene Turner
Bio:
I have always been interested in fiber art and have worked in several areas, such as quilting, needlepoint, cross-stitch and macramé. In 1985 I was gifted a Swedish, counter-balance, 4 shaft loom. That simple loom started me on my journey as a weaver. As is the case with many beginner weavers, I started out weaving towels and scarves. I then branched out to making blankets, ponchos, and ruanas. Now I am weaving cloth to use in more structured apparel. I mostly use bamboo and cotton yarns because of their versatility.
Artist Statement:
On an overcast day in February, a river is devoid of the vibrant colors of Spring and Summer. The Winter colors, though, have their own quieter vibrancy in shades of white and silver and gray. And when the sun does shine, there are fleeting sparks of light from the rushing water and the snowy bank.
The pattern I created for this shawl has motion, like the river; it undulates over and around. Its colors are soft and subtle, like a winter day. And the tiny glass beads in the fringe evoke the sparkles of sunlight on the water.
Techniques Used: The piece was handwoven on a Schacht 8-shaft Mighty Wolf loom. The sett was 30 ends per inch; 2 ends per dent in a 15 dent reed.
Materials: Both the warp and the weft are Silk City Fibers Bambu 1200 yarn. The colors used are Cloud for the warp and Rice for the weft.
Measurements: 44" x 26" x .39"
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