Sandra Somdahl – Nature – Weaving

Artist Statement:  Nature always was and always will be bound up with weaving. Our Viking ancestors used what they found in nature to weave and what they saw in nature for design and color inspiration. The items woven were practical but also beautiful to bring the beauty of nature into their lives and homes. Centuries…

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Artist Statement: 

Nature always was and always will be bound up with weaving. Our Viking ancestors used what they found in nature to weave and what they saw in nature for design and color inspiration. The items woven were practical but also beautiful to bring the beauty of nature into their lives and homes. Centuries have passed, the need for making practical items is less, but our need for expressing our love for the beauty of nature is the same. So now we weave with our hands what we feel with our heart and see with our eyes. Yarns, dyes, and patterns come from around the world. The nature around us, however, will still be daring us to take new items and try to create something as beautiful as it is. And we, mere mortals, will still feel the need to try.   

Dimensions:  29.5 x 73.5  inches

Materials: wool and rayon

Sandra has always loved working with fiber, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she began weaving. Moving to Decorah brought Norwegian weaving into her life. She fell in love with the designs, colors, and the unique ability of folk art to bring beauty to everyday objects. 

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