Barbara Burns

Faces and figures, color and form, these are the elements expressed in an ongoing exploration using my fascination with the female face and form. It represents both political and feminist perspectives, present day and historically.  I use the ancient medium of tapestry as a spring board which allows me to create an image in a cloth with a depth of color and texture I feel I can achieve no other way.    

In my Burlesque Series I am using images of belly dancing, drag and contemporary dance to create a body of work of "women" baring their bodies in dance.

In my Vessel and Corset Series I am exploring the techniques of three dimensional and shaped tapestry while continuing my journey with the female form.