Artist Statement: My objective with textile art is to touch the world through my gift of tactility. The art of cloth making is intrinsic to human dna & memory; I aspire to invoke a connection to the natural world of fiber for both the observer and collector. Our modern society is a complex tapestry of past, present and the future of where we are going into the unknown. Textiles are amongst the oldest art forms that permitted our evolution, our survival in harsh climates while also telling the story of the myriad cultures developing simultaneously. I’ve aspired to continue this ancient tradition, rooted in my bloodlines, and revitalize its presence it’s a beautiful, slow made object of art capacity at a time when society demands cheaper and faster for mass consumption. Weavers have always been revered within all cultures and the textiles generated by their hands were deeply treasured. I’m hoping that through both my practice as a fine artist and functional artist, I can rekindle that awe that will connect the observer to the spiritual nature of our interwoven existence with Earth. The philosophy of Saori, a wabi-sabi approach to permitting my loom to guide me rather than guiding it, has provided me a freeing lense to see beauty everywhere. I do not seek my art practice solely as something separate that I do, but rather the full embodiment of who I am on this planet. I am to touch the world with my life.

Bio: Rhiannon is a textile artist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is a self-taught weaver engaged in free form weaving which includes basketing weaving techniques. The Wabi-Sabi approach to her practice has permitted Rhiannon to see profound beauty in the imperfections of life as it is and, it has assisted in the teaching of letting go of perfection to embrace what is being created exactly as it is.

Every work presented on this website has been hand loomed by Rhiannon herself. Each work requires countless hours, intention and devotion to the highest quality. There is a strong significance in weaving with sustainable fibers that carry threads to the deserts her lineage is derived from and, as the landscapes have shifted in material use due to the impact of water ways being loss, she has pivoted into weaving with fibers that have a stronger, sustainable voice for the future ahead.

Her Mexican, Tohono O’odham & Spanish ancestry act as the portal that informs her weaving practice while embracing the cultural arts of these lineages in a modern way. Her textiles are collected globally and many clients commission bespoke works to imbue both their wardrobes & homes. She is happiest weaving textiles that reflect the unique landscapes she travels too, often drawn to unusual geological forms. She engages in natural dyeing, utilizes sustainable fibers as often as possible & believes that handwoven textiles thoughtfully made, are objects of art to bring back the old ways of slower living.