NICKI
BAIR
www.nickibair.com
Nicki began weaving in
2002 after the passing of her mother who was a fiber artist in the Wine
Country of California. She inherited her mother’s looms, supplies, inspiration
and drive. Nicki is currently intrigued by tapestry and taquete techniques
with a penchant for geometric structures most notably
circles and mazes. Her looms are never empty and her dogs always close
by.
A recent series of tapestries were inspired by a class in Celestial Navigation.
As she began to weave her Celestial Series, she realized that celestial navigation,
like weaving, is a connection with the past. There is something quite comforting
knowing that, like the sailors of yesterday, we can determine where we are;
without
the need of GPS.
All
that is needed…
• A compass to determine the bearing.
• A sextant to establish the altitude and
•
That special moment in time when both the horizon and the stars are visible.
That special moment in time is often depicted in Nicki’s celestial tapestries.
In addition to tapestries Nicki creates delicate two and three dimensional pieces
woven with sewing thread.
You can see more of her portfolio and read her blogs at www.nickibair.com.
