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Published Articles:
​September 17 2020 To...​
​#11 - #20

DAYNA FISK-WILLIAMS #11
NANCY PAAP #12
ILSE BOLLE #13
DONNA MONROE #14

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​Number Fourteen
From the Editor: This is a Special Edition of our magazine. For the past two years we have been working on a Retrospective Exhibition for NMFAD member Donna Monroe. Over the 15 years we have lived in the southern NM desert, there have been many occasions to grow a friendship and appreciation for this artist and her work. The exhibition will open at our local, professionally upgraded and  transformed gallery, RioBravoFine-Art® Gallery. The gallery, formerly the home and studio of Harold Joe Waldrum, encompasses two floors, divided into 5 gallery spaces. Visit anytime, the hours are below. I am happy to meet you for a tour individually or in groups. Distancing and Masks Yes!  

Donna Monroe
November 5, 2020
www.donnamonroeartist.com

Donna Monroe: 
40 Years of Innovative Wit

Opening Reception
November 14th, 6 to 9pm 
Masks and Social Distancing Please 
Exhibition Dates: November 14 - December 27, 2020 
Curated By Susan A. Christie 
​Gallery Director: Eduardo Alicea
@
RioBravoFine-Art® Gallery
Open to the Public @ 110 N Broadway Ave, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Gallery Hours: Closed Mon. & Tues. Wed. -Sun. 12:00 am-5:00 pm
Or By Appointment 
www.riobravofineartgallery.com 
riobravofa@gmail.com  
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Dancer (Totem Figure)
10"W x 32"L, Found Fabrics, Laces, Trims, Beads ​& Buttons
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Spice Island Odyssey (Altered Books)
7 1/2" Wide x 11" H x 2" Depth
12 Pages Plus Front & Back Cover
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Tiger Eye, Detail:  40"W x 65"L - Japanese Peasant Jacket, Vintage Pillow, Doillies, Scarves, Doll, Trims & Thread
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Bygones, 42" High x 40" Circumference
Crocheted Doilies, Plaster Bird, Mannequin Base
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Madonna & Infant Cabinet
12" Wide x 19" H x 4" Depth
Found picture, dried roses, shells,
beach glass, plastic angels, shells,
Japanese silk paper, glass pyramid
​with pearls

​Donna Monroe is a
respected member of the
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Monroe has a great sense of humor.
One afternoon, as we were photographing “Bygones,” I said
“I bet you just chuckle your way
thru all of this.”
​She chuckled and said “yes!” …sac
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​“Her studio is filled with shelves of fabrics, drawers of embroidery floss organized into colorways, buttons, laces, collected bits and pieces from thrift stores and other browsed locations. Portfolios, folders, and cabinets hold years of her history.
Flat tables hold an array of materials, works in progress, scissors, sewing machine, threads, needles and more. On the walls are works in some
stage of development. She said that often pieces went up and down for some time as they were slowly
worked on and inspiration struck
with a found piece to be included.”

-curator
"I became aware of the extent of this quiet artists commitment to her work as we developed
our friendship and worked on various projects together. As an experienced curator, I knew Monroe’s
​work must be documented and exhibited, bringing it to RioBravoFine-Art® Gallery to mount
a professionally curated show that reflects the exceptional quality of the artwork and the
​uniqueness of the collection."
-curator

ADDENDUM: PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EXHIBITION AT RIOBRAVOFINEART® GALLERY, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM

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​Number Thirteen
From the Editor: A masterful approach - Sculpture! Handmade Paper, Encaustic, Twigs, Bits of Metals, Found Materials, Nature– are all words that can be spoken about the work of Ilse Bolle. After watching her work for a number of years, the New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory is honored to have Ilse Bolle as a member and to present this in depth article showing
​her new work. 

Ilse Bolle
Fine Art

October 15, 2020
ilsebolle.com
Growing up in rural Germany, I
developed a special bond with nature.
I loved creating with seedpods, tree bark, twigs, vines and grasses and,
to this day, still gather most of the materials that I incorporate in
​my work.
Ilse Bolle's fiber constructions are a fascinating interplay of unconventional and traditional materials. Using handmade paper, harvested local twigs, waxed linen thread and rusty found objects,
​she constructs a simple, strong sculptural form with remarkably earthy, stable beauty. At the same time, Bolle's work maintains an aesthetic that captures and releases an emotional reaction
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Ilse Bolle Exhibits Her Work at
VIVO Contemporary in Santa Fe

​Ilse Bolle is a
respected member of the
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FeinerThings II, 12x12"
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Strata, Handmade Paper, Tamarisk, Found Objects, 27x40x2.5"
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Wings I, Handmade Paper, Encaustic, Found Objects, 10x10"

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​Number Twelve
From the Editor: ​ The best part of being the Editor of NMFAD is learning more about our artists and telling their very interesting stories. I particularly enjoyed learning about Nancy's history in Santa Fe...and her inspirational background and materials.
Nancy Paap arrived in Santa Fe on a glorious August day…with chamisa and asters blooming against big white clouds in the bluest sky. She knew she was home! Her interest in weaving began, believe it or not, while attending
St. John’s College, a liberal arts college not known for its crafts! The college administrator had a loom set up and anyone interested could play with weaving. It came naturally to her. She is self taught.
​With her brothers help, Nancy made her first loom. She began weaving hundreds of rugs, inspired by the Rio Grande rugs and blankets woven by the Pueblo Indians, who lived along the Rio Grande. 
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In 1976 Nancy (together with 3 like minded fiber artists) opened the Santa Fe Weaving and Knitting Center at 821 Canyon Road.  In 1979 the Santa Fe Weaving Gallery at 124 1/2 Galisteo was opened in downtown Santa Fe. ​

Nancy Paap
October 1, 2020
nancypaapart.com

Representation:
Handwoven Originals 
Santa Fe, NM, 
Artemisia 
Taos, NM
Changes 
Portland, Oregon
Earth Spirits
Palm Desert, CA. 
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Nancy lives in Tesuque, a small village just 5 miles north of
Santa Fe, where she has her
studio and views of the
​Sangre de Cristo mountains.


​Nancy Paap is a
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​I just loved weaving the rugs, styled after the rio grande rugs….but they were woven with very random stripes…of every color. I also created tapestry weavings. l used my naturally dyed wool yarns.  And of course also the dogfur rugs and pillows. 
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It was only after we opened our stores that l started weaving clothing….
silks and cottons and wools….and
the dogfurs.  in the last 20 years
l have woven clothing with the
rayon chenilles….the colours
​are what keep me going!   ​
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l repaired Navajo rugs for income while l built up my own weaving business. 
(Shown: Hans Paap (1890-1967) 
By Nancy Paap
​Available on her website.)

Thanks to a Santa Fe weaver, fashion mavens are literally putting on the dog.
Yes, that long, fluffy white coat with the elegant drape and luxurious feel is woven of silk, wool and Samoyed.
​A handsome, patchwork-style jacket with blocks of rich tans and browns is woven of wool, silk and chow.
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Nancy, has become known for her brushed out dog furs….
from Samoyeds, Chow and Collies. (called Chiengora!)
spun 
into yarn and woven with
hand-dyed silks, wools or
cottons for one-of-a-kind garments. 
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My chenille weavings are all about color and wearability. It is the elixir that inspires me to continue weaving.
​And weaving for me has always been ​a very down to earth meditative activity! 
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​Number Eleven
From the Editor: During the summer of 2018 we visited fiber exhibits, studios, shows, trails – following maps thru New Mexico cities, into the countryside and to outliers along the border. The first year of the Fiber Art Trail, sponsored and organized by the New Mexico Fiber Arts Center in Española, NM, was on our list. 7 Arts Gallery in Santa Fe is an artist-to-public art gallery and studio. We met the delightful Dayna Fisk-Williams and were fortunate to spend time with her to learn about her woven Rio Grande rugs made from Navajo Churro wool and colorful clothing created with a variety of soft fibers such as silk, bamboo and cotton. Here are highlights from her story.

Dayna Fisk-Williams
September 17, 2020

Fringe Weaving@
7 Arts Gallery
125 Lincoln Ave.
Santa Fe, NM. 87501
7 Arts Gallery
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The fabric I weave is Japanese Saori style, merged with traditional sakiori weaving from Japan. While living in Japan I was drawn to the eye-catching textiles. Their stunning use of color and subtle, yet complex designs are reflected in my woven fabric. I design and make simple, ​unique garments
​that are often based on the principles of origami. All a result of living in this mysterious land.
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My weavings are two strikingly different styles. I create New Mexico Rio Grande rugs and Japanese Saori style textiles. Both are a direct result of living ​in two very special places. 
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​​Dayna Fisk-Williams is a
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 New Mexico Fiber Arts Directory

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First, I learned the art of weaving Rio Grande rugs at the traditional Tierra Wools weaving center just down the road from our home, nestled in the beautiful Chama Valley.
I use local, hand-dyed Churro wool
and original style walking looms to create my rugs and wall hangings.
​My designs are often colorful and contemporary, but the Rio Grande
​style is carried through. 

Visit Dayna on Workshop Wednesday at Tierra Wools in Chama
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  • HOME/ARTISTS BY REGION
    • SOUTHWEST REGION
    • NORTH CENTRAL REGION SANTA FE AREA
    • NORTH CENTRAL REGION CHIMAYO, DIXON, PEÑASCO, CHAMISAL, TAOS, QUESTA, ABIQUIU, EL RITO, ABIQUIU, CHAMA & TIERRA AMARILLA AREAS​
    • CENTRAL REGION ALBUQUERQUE, BUDAGHERS, CORRALES, PLACITAS, TIJERAS & SURROUNDING AREAS
    • EASTERN REGION LAS VEGAS, PECOS, ALTO, CARRIZOZO, WHITE OAKS
    • NORTHWEST REGION AZTEC, FARMINGTON
    • INSTALLATION ARTISTS
  • QUELLE ZINE DIRECTORY
    • QUELLE ZINE 09/2020 TO
    • QUELLE ZINE 04 TO 08/2020
  • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  • FIBER RESOURCES BY NEW MEXICO PRODUCERS
  • 2020 -2022 NM CONTEMPORARY EVENT CALENDAR
  • FIBER RELATED FESTIVAL/SHOW OPPORTUNITIES
  • NEW MEXICO FIBER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
  • HISTORICAL TEXTILE RESOURCES
    • NM HISTORICAL TEXTILE GALLERIES & TRADING POSTS
    • NEW MEXICO MUSEUMS
    • CALENDAR FOR HISTORIC EVENTS
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