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Barbara Herbster
I have chosen to express my art in woven form. I am able to making art for
the wall, for the floor, or to wear. My colors are a reflection of the natural
surroundings
in which I live, work and travel. The soft subtle seasonal changes of trees,
reflections in water, and variety in the landscape influence my color
selections. Commission work for Churches, Synagogues, and public spaces adds
challenge, and sharing the excitement with others is a satisfying part of the
process.
Weaving is an endless outlet for my creativity. My loom is a tool used for
investigation of this and other cultures. A study of Leno open weave techniques,
led me to examine weaving by the ancient Peruvians. Looking at Indonesian Iikat
weaving was a jumping off place to "paint" silk warps for scarves. Some recent
work has led me to study Japanese folded and stitched cloth called shibori.
I actively contribute to the Weavers' Guild of Boston as a teacher and Guild
President. I served as President of New England Weavers' Seminar, a 4 day
bi-annual conference for weavers held at Smith College. Currently you will
find me engaged at the American Textile History Museum in an advisory
capacity. Hopefully in these rolls, I have made people more aware of
weaving as an art form.
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