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I use the slow medium of tapestry weaving because I love the surface of flat woven tapestry, the intensity of color as interpreted in yarn, and the significance of each movement of the weaver's hands to the finished work. My tapestries are based upon ideas and images that are meaningful to me; the glorious natural world of north Georgia and western North Carolina provides many of those.
Tommye McClure Scanlin has been weaving for over thirty years, exploring many different techniques of creating images through the woven structure. In 1988 she began her journey in tapestry weaving and her tapestries have been exhibited nationally and internationally since 1990.
In 2009 her work was exhibited in Sterling, Scotland in "Weaving Within" with members of the British Tapestry Group; with other members of Southeast Fiber Educators Association in "Conversations", Gray Gallery, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC and St. Andrews-Sewanee, Sewanee, TN; with members of Tapestry Weavers South in "Woven Visions," Anderson Arts Center, Anderson, SC.
In 2009 she received a Lifetime Achievement Award for "...dedication to craft education" presented by Georgia Art Education Association, and a Life Membership in Southern Highland Craft Guild. Other recognitions include the American Tapestry Alliance Award, 2008 (Blue Ridge Handweaving Show) and a Second Place award for another tapestry in same show; the American Tapestry Award, 2007, at "Southern Yarns", exhibit of Tapestry Weavers South members; Judges Choice at the 2006 Blue Ridge Handweaving Show.
Her work is found at Allanstand, FAC, Asheville, and at Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery, Winston-Salem, NC. She welcomes commissions of tapestry works.
In addition to her studio work, Scanlin teaches weaving in several venues, including John C. Campbell Folk School (August 2009 and March 2010), Penland School of Crafts (August 2010), and at her studio in Dahlonega, GA.
For more information about Tommye Scanlin's tapestry work, please visit her blog called Works in Progress or her website at this link.
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| photo by Camille Eikamp |
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| Leaf Dance |
| 2009, wool and cotton, 48" h x 53" w |
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