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Morgan is an artist and weaver based in New York City. Her work comes together at the intersection of art, craft, and design, with emphasis and expertise in textile techniques. In particular, the process of floor loom weaving is a driving force behind her practice. The building of warp and weft creates an inherent grid structure. Sometimes, she moves with this grid; other times, she breaks from it. This methodical process and a desire for precision shapes her work. Morgan focuses on structured materials that oppose the traditional softness of textiles and blend into the realm of sculpture. Experimentation is a large part of her practice. She often works with one material for quite some time; her most recent works are woven with paper yarn, a durable yet delicate material. Most are created using a technique called double weave. The weaving appears flat on the loom but once taken off the loom, it is transformed through hand manipulation to create depth and shape. Although Morgans studio practice is very process-driven, she often explores themes of time, perception, and memory through her weavings.
Morgan has been weaving since 2012 and holds a BFA in Fibers, from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She is the author of Weaving Untangled, an illustrated beginner’s weaving guide that covers tools, creating a warp, loom set up, how to read a pattern draft, weaving tips, finishing techniques, resources, a selection of pattern drafts, and a project planning section. She teaches one-on-one weaving classes which take students through the process outlined in her book. Sign up for a weaving class for a hands-on experience creating a project tailored to you.
Email - morganrosehale@gmail.com