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Louise Halsey's Biography
Over the years my work ranges from small bags to large fabric strip rugs on commission. In my tapestries I often choose bold colors and simple shapes that include a narrative element to create a deeper level of meaning for myself and hopefully for the viewer. I grew up as the daughter of two visual artists. My childhood gave me a rich inheritance that includes vivid images of a home filled with art. I gained an awareness of the past as I rode my bike through the streets of downtown Charleston SC. My love for words and books was encouraged by my many excellent teachers and made easy by a short walk under large oaks to the local library.
I weave on my Cranbrook floor loom having learned tapestry initially from Edwina Bringle. For many years I wove rugs while now I create mostly tapestries for the wall. In 1971 I received my BA in Philosophy from Sarah Lawrence College. After graduating I studied weaving at Arrowmont School of Crafts, Penland School and the University of Georgia working with Glen Kaufman. It was with Glen Kaufman that I undertook my research into ancient Peruvian cultures and wove my first doll. Later I studied with Walter Nottingham at the University of Wisconsin in River Falls. In 2007 I completed my MFA-Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College and am expanding my art practice to include stand-up comedy, installations and writing.
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