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renee Magnanti
Pattern as Leitmotif
“Early on, I looked at decorative objects, natural forms and world textiles. Dur- ing my investigations of patterned motifs, textiles became paramount along
with their history. Not only was I exposed to beautiful designs and colors but also I was learning the sociological implications of various fabrics. For example, in South- east Asia, textiles are usually made by women and are often required at births, wed-
dings and funerals. In Crete, the early weaving tradition is revealed in Minoan times, and the fiber handicrafts were continued mostly as a household and female occupation. The research con- ducted by textile historians became evident to me as
I looked through books on textile patterns. This led me to use key state- ments from scholars in my art.”
Shoowa
carved encaustic on panel 12”x 9”
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