About Me
I believe in Living with Purpose and Consciousness of the things around me and the world around me, which we each do in our own way. Celebrate the things in Life that really count, things that make us smile & our hearts sing, finding things that center each of us, things we are good at. Then, we each can share this with others to make a better world. - Amy C. Lund
My goals are to combine natural yarns and traditional weave structures to highlight form and function in classic fabrics for unique hand towels, table linens, scarves, blankets and rugs. I believe that art can be expressed in well-crafted everyday items, no matter how utilitarian. The materials and processes involved in making objects are just as important as the finished pieces. Many techniques have evolved through the history and traditions of each craft. I practice these foundations in my development as a weaver of fine textiles and fiber artist.
Beginning with an interest in fibers and handspinning as a young child, my skills expanded over the years to include weaving. My long-standing interest in textiles, their production, and social history has led from working in the museum field doing hands-on demonstrations at several Shaker museums in New England to academic research on historical and technical aspects of ethnographic textiles and design. In 1993, I graduated with a Masters in Science in Textiles and Related Art from the University of Rhode Island. Several years after, I followed my dream and became a full-time weaver, first exhibiting at artisan shows, then with my own Studio and Gallery. In 2004, I helped establish the foundations of the original South Coast Artist Tour through Tiverton and Little Compton, RI to Westport and Dartmouth, MA, to bring regional artists and their studios to the notice of the community.
People often ask what has drawn me to my craft. I enjoy the order and meticulous nature of weaving. The detailed process involves me very much in the moment as I cannot skip ahead, but must work one thread at a time and one row at a time to build the fabric. Creating is methodical, but never stagnant, as the fibers each have their own character and the patterns develop as I go along. While also repetitive, constant attention is needed to create even tension and consistency. Some people think it takes a lot of patience, but I enjoy the time I spend focused on the details. Every piece I work on makes me think of many more combinations to work on. I feel I am continually learning with each project and building upon my skills.
My work has been featured in the Directory of Early American Craftsmen 1999-2003, in the 1999 Holiday collections of The White House, House Beautiful 2013, Design New England2013, RI Home Design 2014, Newport Life 2015 magazines, Newport Life Weddings 2015-16, Southern NE Wedding 2017, & Newport Home 2018 magazines, and has been sent around the world to over 13 countries. (click to see more features) Currently, I make and sell my work at my studio and gallery, online, and also exhibit at regional and national galleries (see current exhibitions).
My goals are to combine natural yarns and traditional weave structures to highlight form and function in classic fabrics for unique hand towels, table linens, scarves, blankets and rugs. I believe that art can be expressed in well-crafted everyday items, no matter how utilitarian. The materials and processes involved in making objects are just as important as the finished pieces. Many techniques have evolved through the history and traditions of each craft. I practice these foundations in my development as a weaver of fine textiles and fiber artist.
Beginning with an interest in fibers and handspinning as a young child, my skills expanded over the years to include weaving. My long-standing interest in textiles, their production, and social history has led from working in the museum field doing hands-on demonstrations at several Shaker museums in New England to academic research on historical and technical aspects of ethnographic textiles and design. In 1993, I graduated with a Masters in Science in Textiles and Related Art from the University of Rhode Island. Several years after, I followed my dream and became a full-time weaver, first exhibiting at artisan shows, then with my own Studio and Gallery. In 2004, I helped establish the foundations of the original South Coast Artist Tour through Tiverton and Little Compton, RI to Westport and Dartmouth, MA, to bring regional artists and their studios to the notice of the community.
People often ask what has drawn me to my craft. I enjoy the order and meticulous nature of weaving. The detailed process involves me very much in the moment as I cannot skip ahead, but must work one thread at a time and one row at a time to build the fabric. Creating is methodical, but never stagnant, as the fibers each have their own character and the patterns develop as I go along. While also repetitive, constant attention is needed to create even tension and consistency. Some people think it takes a lot of patience, but I enjoy the time I spend focused on the details. Every piece I work on makes me think of many more combinations to work on. I feel I am continually learning with each project and building upon my skills.
My work has been featured in the Directory of Early American Craftsmen 1999-2003, in the 1999 Holiday collections of The White House, House Beautiful 2013, Design New England2013, RI Home Design 2014, Newport Life 2015 magazines, Newport Life Weddings 2015-16, Southern NE Wedding 2017, & Newport Home 2018 magazines, and has been sent around the world to over 13 countries. (click to see more features) Currently, I make and sell my work at my studio and gallery, online, and also exhibit at regional and national galleries (see current exhibitions).
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