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Artist Statement:
As a contemporary rug hooking
artist, I like to challenge
the medium and explore
untraditional imagery and
materials.
When I look at my work, I
realize that I am a story
teller. I build stories one
loop at a time using wool,
cotton and silk threads.
These stories capture lost
moments, express and celebrate
the joy of creation with an
infusion of humor.
In our busy modern lives, it
is important to find time to
observe the simple truths that
evoke feelings, provoke
memories and even transport
us to a time of innocence.
My hope for this piece is that
the viewers will first
recognize a beauty that
invites them to look further,
and then find themselves
lingering over the unanswered
questions the piece provokes.
I hope that tension stays with
them long after they have
stepped away.
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Artist Galleries:
The Alberta Craft Council-
http://www.albertacraft.ab.ca..
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Past exhibitions and Public Presentations
July- August, 2011 "Off the Floor" - Contemporary Hooked Rugs, Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, Alberta ( solo show)
June- July. 2011 "No Floors Required"- Contemporary Hooked Rug Exhibition, FibreWorks Gallery, Madeira Park, BC
Sept- Dec. 2010 “Hooked on Rugs Exhibition.” Multicultural Center Museum, Stony Plain, Alberta (solo show)
Sept- Dec. 2010 “Prairie Excellence.” Alberta Craft Council Main Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta (group show)
July- Sept. 2010 “For the Love of Craft.” Alberta Craft Council Main Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta (group show)
May- July 2008 ““Wild Thing” Juried Exhibition Focus on Fibre Art Association” Alberta Craft Council Main Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta ( group show)
Jan- May 2008 “ Hooked Rugs” Musee des Maître et Artisans du Quebec, Montreal ( group show)
Oct 2007 “ Pushing the Limits: New Concepts in Rug Hooking” Newtown Rug Hooking Show, Newtown, Connecticut ( group show)
March 2007 “ Hooked in the Mountains” Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont ( group show)
March 2006 “ Hooked in the Mountains- Strong Women Exhibition” Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, Vermont ( group show)
Oct 2006 “ Hooked Rug Exhibition” Sainte Julie Public Gallery, St Julie, Quebec (solo show)
July- Sept 2006 “ Hooked Rug Exhibition” Musee de Kent, Bouctouche, New-Brunswick ( solo show)
Bibliography
Littenberg, Anne-Marie. Hooked Rug Portraits published by Stackpole Books, Pennsylvania. Pages 6, 7, 12, 25, 45, 46, 47, 63, 72, 73, 79, 132, 133
Saskatchewan Craft Council, Alberta Craft Council, Manitoba Craft Council, Prairie Excellence Exhibition Catalogue, Page 37. 2010
Longchamps, Denis and Burton, J.Penney. Tapis Crochetés/ Hooked Rugs, Exhibition catalogue published by Craft Journal, Montreal, Quebec. Pages 43, 44, 60, 61, 62. 2008, ISBN : 978-2-9809569-6-6
Oxford, Amy. Hooked Rugs Today: Strong Women Volume <1, Exhibition catalogue published by Schiffer Publishing, Pennsylvania. Pages 28, 35, 39. 2006, ISBN : 0-7643-2578-7
Oxford, Amy. Hooked Rugs Today: Strong Women Volume <2, Exhibition catalogue published by Schiffer Publishing, Pennsylvania. Pages 70, 74, 123. 2006
Hebert, Francine. VIA TVA episode <371 , TVA TV, Quebec
Awards
April 2011, Nominated for the "Mayor's Celebration for the Arts - Sutton Award" Edmonton, Alberta
January 2011, 2010 Celebrations Winner Contemporary Design, Rug Hooking Magazine annual best rugs of the year award.
Juror’s Choice Awards, Oct 2007 “Pushing the Limits: New Concepts in Rug Hooking” Juried show. Newtown Rug Hooking Show, Newtown, Connecticut
Other Activities
- My work will also be published in Jessie Turbayne’s new book titled “Pacific Coast Hooked Rugs” by Schiffer Publishing, Pennsylvania. Due out in 2011-2012
- Celebrations Award Winners Exhibition, Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio August 2011. Winning rug will also be featured in Rug Hooking Magazines “Celebrations 2010” an annual publication on the winners. Due out fall 2011.
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