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Barbara Shapiro |
Involved in textiles from an early age, Barbara Shapiro began weaving in 1975
in New York City. Barbara combines her rich knowledge of historical and ethnic
textiles with wide technical experience in weaving and surface design. Her
weaving reflects her travels and studies as well as her work in theater costume
design. After being involved in the San Francisco Art to Wear movement in
the '70s and '80s, Barbara shifted her focus to non-functional textile art.
She shares her knowledge as a teaching assistant in the Art Department Textile
classes at San Francisco State University. She also serves on the Textile
Arts Council of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and is a docent at
the Museum of Craft and Folk Art. Barbara's wall pieces speak of historic
textiles of many cultures, burnished with the patina of time and imbued with
a very personal sense of beauty.
Photograph of Barbara by Neal Ulevich
All rights reserved. © Barbara Shapiro 2003.