The 'Woven in Light' series is inspired by my grandmother's weaving. My granny lived on Frederick Street in Hillsborough, Auckland - a street which runs along the cliff above Hillsborough Bay (funnily enough, the next bay along is called "Grannys Bay"). My gran had a very large floor loom that she made blankets, throws, wall hangings, table mats and other items on! I have very fond memories of watching her feet on the pedals while the weft and warp danced with the shuttle - the end result being evenly woven works of art! As a little girl I thought it was all pretty magical! Her loom was based in a large shed in her garden - which was also a work of art with pathways that wound their way down towards the cliff.
All of my extended family have items woven by Gran and they are very treasured pieces. They are part of the fabric of our family and represent the love and importance that grandparents have in our culture.
Most of these works are sold. There are a few one off/prototypes remaining which you can buy here
