Carol Irving

1. Banish Misfortunes II – handwoven wall hanging or rug; 60 x 36 x 0.5 in. (Bonifas Fine Art Center)

2. Black & White Triptych (aka So Much Struggles) – fiber; 60 x 120 x 0.5 in

3. Cascade – woven art; 60 x 120 x 0.5 in.

4. Endangered Wildflower Triptych handwoven wall hanging or rug; 60 x 120 x 0.5 in.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I am a Fiber Artist, weaving large rugs and wall hangings. Initially, the yarn speaks to me. I lean in and listen. My current designs, are drawn from symmetrical and geometric shapes, using bold colors or just dark and light yarns to express my vision. B&W is a series I have been working on for many years, it keeps calling to me to explore new ground.

Weaving, using the interlacement of yarns, gives me an outlet to express myself that I haven’t been able to find elsewhere. My work is about ornament and texture, skilled labor, timeless beauty, and the inner spirit made visible.

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© Carol Irving