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Laughing Tree Spirit, Hecate, and Babi
2007-2009
wool, jet glass, beads
each mask approx. 16 x 16 x 12 in.
I learned the Zati maskmaking technique during a fellowship with weaver Susan Barret Merrill who authored the book "Zati: The Art of Weaving a Life". Each mask is handwoven on a small journey loom then felted. These masks are wearable.
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Wolf Mask
2009
fiber
18 x 12 x 12 in.
A mask that I wove for my husband, Chris.
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Shanna's Transformation Tapestry
2010
fabric, alder, paper
40 x 72 in.
My own "Transformation Tapestry" woven with my clothing. Pocket contains handmade book.
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Nana's Transformation Tapestry
2008
fabric, paper, metal, wood
18 x 60 in.
A "Transformation Tapestry" in honor of my Nana, Glenis Delora Martin (1922-2007).
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Grass for Sarah
2011
copper, wool, linen
82 x 45 x 8 in.
Woven in honor of my great-grandmother Sarah Francis Dorrance, who was a jewelry designer, painter, weaver, and illustrator of the "Book of Grasses" (1912, Doubleday, Page and Company). I consider this her "Transformation Tapestry". Click here for blog entry about Sarah and this woven project.
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Journey
2007
fiber, alder
48 x 18 in.
The first tapestry ever woven on the beaver stick loom, illustrating a Shaman's journey to the underworld.
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Bear Energy
2011
wool, cotton, alder
14 x 72 in.
Honoring the energy of mama bear who lives in the den in our back woods.
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Below
2010
wool, cotton
28 x 15 in.
A shaman's exploration of the underworld.
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Jade Moon Night Swim
2010
fiber, aventurine, alder, Czechoslovakian glass
18 x 60 in.
Handwoven on a lap loom with alder branches sewn in.
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Tranquil
2010
wool, Czechoslovakian glass, peacock feathers
15 x 23 in.
Handwoven on lap loom with wool and embellished with peacock feathers and glass.
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St. Andrews Swim
2010
wool
23 x 10 in
Woven while celebrating my birthday at the Rossmount Inn, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada.
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Northern Lights
2010
fiber, alder, paua shell
16 x 38 in.
Inspired by the Northern Lights.
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