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Overview"""I have been weaving tapestries for more than half a century. It is as much a part of my everyday as eating, sleeping - or dreaming. It is an utterly ordinary activity for me."" One of the world's most influential tapestry weavers, renowned for bringing ""pop"" into the ancient art of tapestry, Archie Brennan (19312019) had an exceptionally long career. Beginning in the mid-1940s and continuing into the first two decades of the 21st century, he pushed the boundaries of the medium, he developed a unique approach to weaving and tapestry design, and he influenced many people with his teaching style and outsized personality. This memoir, compiled with the assistance of weaver and former Wednesday Group member Brenda Osborn, provides the opportunity to pass his insights and his creative voice to a new generation of weavers. Let his incomparable voice explain why a dedication to weaving is worthwhile. AUTHORS: One of the world's most influential weavers, Archie Brennan (1931-2019) is renowned for bringing the ""pop"" genre into the art of tapestry. He developed and directed the tapestry department at Edinburgh College of Art and directed the Dovecot Tapestry Studio. Brenda Osborn began weaving four and a half decades ago. She has studied with Soyoo Park, and was in the Wednesday Group of tapestry weavers who met regularly at the studio of Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei. It was during her tenure in the Wednesday Group that a few members suggested that Archie write a memoir. Brenda offered to help, and now you hold that book in your hands. SELLING POINTS: . The autobiography of the influential tapestry weaver, plus memoir, analysis, and rare photos . Traces his innovative thinking and beloved personality, from childhood to his most recent teachings . For his work promoting British art, Brennan was knighted as an OBE in 1981 332 colour images" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Archie Brennan , Brenda OsbornPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 1.869kg ISBN: 9780764362491ISBN 10: 0764362496 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 22 February 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents Preface Introduction: Continuing Traditions 1. The Drawing Series 2. At a Window Series 3. Discovering Tapestry 4. The Origin of the Copper Pipe Loom 5. “My Victorian Aunt: What She Really Knew” 6. The Space Between the Warps 7. Dear Penelope or In Praise of the Unknown Weaver 8. Australia and Papua New Guinea 9. Horror Vacui 10. A Few Thoughts on Technique and Design 11. Did You Remember to Feed the Cat? or Seeing a Purpose for Tapestry Today 12. Historical Reconstruction Series 13. Hawaii 14. The Earth Awaits, Dersu Uzala, 2nd Series 15. “Once Upon a Time” Princess Ka’iulani, Hawaii 1993 16. American Gotham 17. “Teaching Tapestry in North America” 18. AND BEYOND: Archie Brennan through the Eyes of Contemporary Tapestry Weavers Who Worked and Studied with Him Gallery of Tapestries by Archie BrennanReviewsAuthor Information"One of the world’s most influential weavers, Archie Brennan (1931–2019) is renowned for bringing the ""pop"" genre into the art of tapestry. He developed and directed the tapestry department at Edinburgh College of Art and directed the Dovecot Tapestry Studio. Brenda Osborn began weaving four and a half decades ago. She has studied with Soyoo Park and was in the Wednesday Group of tapestry weavers, who met regularly at the studio of Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei. It was during her tenure in the Wednesday Group that a few members suggested that Archie write a memoir. Brenda offered to help, and now you hold that book in your hands." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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