Raeus Jae Cannon
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Imagine wearing a blindfold while driving down a busy road. Someone says: ‘Make a U-turn, now!’ I don’t know what a piece will be and trusting the vivid visions. At age 7, I discovered my mother’s 1930’s Weave-It Pin Loom and was occupied for hours weaving squares. Today, that pin loom (and others) is an integral part of my artistic practice. I also incorporate crochet, embroidery, beading and a technique I call Talpa Sculpting. U-turns always show up in life. I strive to create beautiful U-turns that inspire new paths.
Raeus Jae Cannon began weaving with a pin loom at 7 years of age. However, her pin loom was all but forgotten until more than 40 years later after she discovered knitting and started to incorporate the pin loom squares into her own designs at age 49. She’s a member of Foothills Craft Guild, Townsend Artisan Craft Guild; Surface Design Association (SDA) ; The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA); Handweavers Guild of America (HGA); and Southern Highland Craft Guild (SHCG). Raeus specializes in creating one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces.
Raeus lives in Knoxville Tennessee with her husband. She has three children and two grandchildren. She is the founder and CEO of REO, Llc (a referral organization for business professionals).