Welcome to my weaving journey. Where noted, pieces are available to view and purchase at Area 61 Gallery on your next visit to Chattanooga, TN Visit the website here. Drop by Thurs-Sunday noon til 6 or call Keeli Crewe (423) 648-9367 for appt. or easily book your visit at the website. For a peak into my studio life, visit my Instagram.
In 2015 I was asked to travel to Panipat India for work to get a better understanding of how handwoven rugs were made. Depressed and overwhelmed by life, boarded a plane. I hashtagged my photos “eat pray rug” for that trip as a little bit of tongue in cheekiness. I learned very little about hand-weaving, but it opened up my world. Nothing can change your perspective quite like a trip to somewhere so different.
Weaving found me. In many ways it saved me. It has taken me by the hand and said “let’s go do this”. The process is meditative and soothing. Perhaps it is the act of putting something together from pieces that feels so good.
I get my inspiration from nature and most importantly, from the common experiences that bind us together as humans.
I use a simple frame loom to do my weaving. I do it solely for the art of it. My weaving philosophy is that if it looks good and holds together, then do it. I seek to elevate weaving past craft and into art, and I don’t hesitate to combine my other mediums into my woven art.
Why buy fiber art? A textile piece adds warmth, interest, and texture to your home. Have a large area with too much echo? A weaving will help remedy that. Have a story to tell? Contact me about a custom piece.
