ARTIST STATEMENT
this tapestry is made with paper yarns, some dyed with indigo. My work builds on on the foundation laid for me by groundbreaking fiber artists (especially Silvia Heyden and Sheila Hicks) and continues to push the limitations and opportunities implied by the art of tapestry. I seek to break the rules when it suits me. I do not seek to faithfully follow a cartoon or copy a painting. Instead I want to express my ideas in ways that can only be woven.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nancy McRay holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan with an emphasis on Fiber Art. She has worked as a studio artist and community arts organizer since 1994.
While living in East Lansing McRay served on the East Lansing Arts Commission, The East Lansing Art Festival Board of Directors, the East Lansing Art selection committee and the Greater Lansing Arts Council. She served as on site juror for awards presented at the East Lansing Art Festival.
After moving to Williamsburg, MI, McRay continued her involvement with local arts on the Board of Directors of Art Rapids as the Education Committee Chair and as a volunteer curator for Jordan River Arts Council.
An award winning Fiber Artist, McRay’s current works are with Tapestry, Rigid Heddle Weaving and compound weave structures.
© Nancy McRay