medieval inspiration
When I lived in New York City I was inspired by the collection of Medieval tapestries in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Subsequent travels have allowed me to see other great works of this period - particularly The Lady and The Unicorn series at the Cluny in Paris, and the Apocalypse of Angers in France. These masterpieces are perfect examples of how the technique of tapestry weaving and its aesthetic completely complement each other (IMO).
BITTER HARVEST, 1990. Wool, silk, and gold. 152 x 86 cm.
Private collection: USA.
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THE SKY IS FALLING, 1992. Wool and silk. 152 x 86 cm.
Collection: Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
NOTE: This tapestry was stolen from the university collection prior to autumn 2001. If you have any information regarding the location of this tapestry please contact your local police, or me. Thank you!
GARDEN MASQUE, 1993. Wool and silk. 28 x 500 cm.
Residential commission: Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Below: tapestry detail images.
A NUMBERING OF DAYS, 1994. Wool and silk. 153 x 92 cm. Photo: Jeffery Parker.
ATTACK, 1994.Wool, silk, cotton, and 3,000 brass paperclips. 173 x 170 cm.
Private collection, USA.
This tapestry was created for the 8th International Triennial of Tapestry, Lodz, Poland.
JENNIFER’S STORY, 1996. Wool, silk, and synthetic fibres. 60 x 60 cm.
Private collection: Australia.
WHY - IT’S ALMOST LIKE LOOKING IN A MIRROR!, 2019.Wool. 30 x 28.5 cm.
