The weaving techniques are simple and traditional. The long slow work process is important to the development of each piece, and the aim is to produce a strong, contemporary, thought-provoking image, sometimes with a dreamlike quality. The brilliant colour ranges, and the diversity of texture in the different yarns, are a constant challenge and excitement.
Born in Denmark, I trained as a weaver in the workshop of John Becker in Copenhagen. After moving to London in the 1960’s, I worked with Karen Finch, restoring antique tapestries. Using mainly Nepalese handspun nettle yarn I design and weave tapestries, often with a mythological, mystical or meditative theme; some inspired by the written word.
I taught part time at Bath Academy of Art for many years, and regularly run workshops and classes for adults and children. I was artist in residence at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton in 1998, and featured in the BBC 2 Arts and Crafts programme in 1999. During 1998 – 1999 I worked with the community of Franciscan Brothers at Hilfield Friary in Dorset, where I taught some of the Brothers to weave. I designed four large panels, which were woven by the community for their recreation room.
My work has been widely exhibited in this country and abroad, and I have written a book: “Tapestry Weaving”, which was published by Search Press in June 2002, and translated into Polish in 2004.
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I am a member of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen, the Society of Designer Craftsmen and The British Tapestry Group.