November 2019 Meeting

In the photo above, you can see some of the engaging variety of dimensional tapestries Martina brought to show us.
In the photo above, you can see some of the engaging variety of dimensional tapestries Martina brought to show us.

In Martina Celerin’s fascinating program at our November meeting, she described how she emigrated from what is now the Czech Republic as a child, became a professional scientist in Canada and the U.S., and later developed skills as an extremely creative and prolific fiber artist. Her tapestries evolved from highly textured pictorial pieces into free-form three dimensional pieces.  She incorporates into her work not only colorful yarns (woven and crocheted), but also horsehair, beads, crinoid fossils, rocks, bark and other plant parts, and many found objects.

Martina was a very animated and engaging presenter

Martina brought a number of examples of her work. From the photos below, her use of texture, three-dimensional techniques and an amazing variety of found objects is highlighted.

An early example of Martina’s inventive tapestry
The pond plants and animals shown on this slide are parts of a tapestry now in a childrens' museum.
The pond plants and animals shown on this slide are parts of a tapestry now in a children’s museum.
A very recent tapestry.