Barbara Burns is an internationally renowned figurative artist working in the ancient medium of handwoven tapestry. Along with her weaving Barbara has  some of her designs printed on silk for scarves, shawls, duster style vests and framed wall hangings. She also makes pillows showcasing faces of famous people.

Barbara Burns studied tapestry in New York and West Dean College in the UK. On both a national and international platform she has exhibited extensively in solo and group shows, and received many awards.  Burns’ work is published in books and is in private collections. She teaches and lectures about tapestry, has curated and juried exhibits and published writings on the subject.  Burns is known for her faces and figures along with her three dimensional weaving, corsets in particular. Barbara lives and works in Cundy’s Harbor.

Says Burns: My art is an exploration fueled by my fascination with the female face and form and my interest in historic costume and textile.The medium of  tapestry allows me to create an image in a cloth with a depth of color and texture I feel I can achieve no other way.  I find the dichotomy of the ancient medium of tapestry expressing contemporary subjects a powerful and satisfying tool. 

 

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