She dyes viscose rayon with fiber reactive
dyes in color progressions; these progressions usually involve
20 or more colors between the two end colors. Each color
shift becomes a layer of warp, and currently 5 layers of
warp are used in each series of weavings. Often one of these
layers will be a metallic yarn, and layers of black and
white rayon are also common in her work.
A workshop in fused glass in 1999 led to
the purchase of a kiln and an exploration of the technique
of fused glass. An immediate love of iridized glass and
the possibilities of pattern and texture have resulted in
the development of platters and bowls which continue her
exploration of color interaction, color gradation, pattern
and texture.
Learn
more about Ruth Gowell at her website.
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