Diana Sanderson
My interest in weaving was sparked during three years of travel in
New Zealand, South America and Europe in the early 1970s. I have had
the pleasure and challenge of being a professional weaver since graduation
from Handcraft House Textile School in Vancouver in 1977. After selling
through craft fairs, shops and exhibitions I opened my Granville Island
shop/studio in 1986. For over 20 years I have focused on hand-dyed silk
ikat which allows me to explore silk's affinity for dye.
I strive to create subtle textiles with a sense of movement and from
them create casual yet elegant, classic garments and accessories. The
inspiration for my choice of colour gradations comes primarily from
the luxury of being surrounded by hundreds of hand dyed silks in the
studio.
I have had many talented assistants over the years who have brought
their own creativity and expertise, and have been instrumental in the
development of my weaving. After three decades, as my work gradually evolves,
I feel I have only scratched the surface of the endless possibilities.
June 4 - June 29, 2010
A Twisted Conversation
Diana Sanderson and Suzanne Nairne
textiles & jewellery
Circle Craft Gallery, Vancouver
This collaboration between Sanderson and Nairne is structured like a rich
conversation: an exchange of ideas in which they inspire, excite, teach,
provoke and definitely challenge each other.
