Weaving is essentially the physical manifestation of simple mathematic relationships — the intersplicing of elements in a rhythmic sequence to create a fabric. In preparing a warp, in inserting the weft, there is a lot of counting required.
In my miniatures I applied logical counting systems — either a doubling sequence or the Fibonacci progression — to create the forms. I intentionally juxtaposed numerical extremes within a small size for absurd contrast. This density of elements gave the pieces a physicality which extended beyond their actual measurements.
Square 1977. 5 x 5”. woven: linen. Square follows a doubling sequence to compact over 2000 weft threads within a 5” square.
Double Spiral 1977 9 x 6” woven: linen, hemp. Double Spiral plays with the Fibonacci progression, but begins in the middle so that the extremes of 1 and 1,597 are juxtaposed at the top. The alternating rows treat the sequence as separate spirals — much like the never intersecting up and down spiral staircases in the Vatican Museum in Rome.
Black & White 1982. 8 x 5”. woven: linen. Black & White alternates rows of black or white wefts in a doubling sequence with an even blending in the center radiating to the extremes at the top and the bottom.
Shadow Rows 1980. 7.5 x 5”. woven: linen. Shadow Rows employs a doubling sequence within alternating sheds of dense and sparse warp. The progression is exposed on the left selvedge where the right becomes a straight cut brush.
Red/Black 1982. 7 x 6”. woven: linen. Red/Black is a variation on Double Spiral where alternating rows are following a different progression — Fibonacci vs. doubling — in alternating colors.
Opposite Ends 1978. 8 x 8”. woven: linen. Opposite Ends exposes the pure weft ends on both sides, following a doubling sequence in two colors.
Borromini 1977. 24 x 12”. woven: linen, hemp. Borromini is a table piece with a double set of gradient increases and diminishing in emulation of Borromini’s exquisite sculptural facade at Quattro Fontane in Rome.
Paperback 1978. 5 x 7”. woven & wrapped: paper. Paperback is an accumulation of woven paper pages, hung by its bound weft signatures. It is a departure from the rest — an addition of separate pages.
Small Gemelli 1977. 12 x 15”. woven: linen, spago (hemp). Small Gemelli is a loosely constructed plaid.It exposes and clarifies each element of weaving — counted wefts follow a small doubling sequence within parallel warps which leave all weft ends exposed.