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Jan Russell

Weaving is the primary language I use to experiment with color and texture. Yarn is my 'canvas and paint' and while I love working with various fibers, I especially love rayon chenille because it comes in an amazing array of gorgeous colors and feels wonderful to the touch.

I think of my scarves as color sketches. Wearable drawings that come to life when worn. I also enjoy adding crocheted 'lettuce' edges to some of my scarves and am having fun creating cowls, skinny scarves, long scarves and wraps. It fascinates me that each piece takes on a personality of it's own when worn and, like things in nature, no two are exactly alike. When combined with you each scarf is a co-creation. My hope for each piece is that it brings the wearer comfort, warmth and joy.

In my wallpieces I often explore spiritual themes. Most of these pieces are abstract compositions of curves, squares and rectangles. I like to attach found objects and gemstones onto the pieces and have started mounting smaller works onto collaged backgrounds.

I fell in love with weaving while attending VCU in Richmond, Virginia where I received a BFA in Crafts in 1970.

Hours:

Mon 10–6
Tues 10–6
Wed 10–6
Thurs 10–6
Fri 10–7
Sat 10–7
Sun 12–5

Address:
118 E Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: (434) 972–9500
C’ville Arts offers a tremendous range of artistic works, including decorative, functional, and wearable art. Come see our selection of jewelry, scarves, pottery, photography, woodwork, paintings, sculpture, herbal body care products, and more. As a cooperative, we work together to operate the store, helping keep our art affordable. Visitors are able to meet and chat with the artists who are on duty each day. C’ville Arts has become a popular place to find unique gifts for all occasions and locally made mementos for visitors to
our area.
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