ONE OF Barbara Burns’s works of tapestry art.
Markings Gallery has a new associate member — Barbara Burns — and is celebrating the tapestry artist with a featured show through May 30.
Burns has studied tapestry in the U.S. and England. Her work has been exhibited extensively in the U.S., Europe and Australia, and has won awards in the U.S., England and Serbia.
Although Burns’ media is ancient, her imagery is contemporary, focusing on faces and figures.
“I grew up surrounded by my mother’s collection of tribal masks and sculpture.I loved that each one was expressive, mysterious, and primal,” she said in a prepared statement. “This led to my fascination with faces and my desire to portray people who are historically or personally compelling. Most recently, I have been using images from photos I have taken of burlesque, belly dancing, and drag performers.
BARBARA BURNS is the newest associate member of Markings Gallery.
To see more of Burns’s work, visit burnsstudio.com.
Markings Gallery represents more than 50 fine Maine artisans, offering an eclectic mix of exceptional works in metal, clay, fiber, paper, paint, stone, and wood. It is located at 50 Front St. in Bath, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. For more information, call (207) 443-1499 or visit markingsgallery.com.
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