Alex Friedman

ARTIST STATEMENT

Making a tapestry is my passion. Given only two working elements; the warp and the weft, I am fascinated by the myriad design possibilities. Within this simple grid format, all the basic elements; color, shape, line, and texture, come together to complete my artistic expression. 

My materials are organic, and I permit my tapestries to move in a natural way into the third dimension, abandoning the traditional rectangular tapestry format. I use a variety of weaving techniques to foster the "organic-ness" of the materials. The possibilities are infinite, and I continue to explore.  

- Alex Friedman

ARTIST BIO

Alex Friedman has been weaving tapestries for over 50 years. She began her career by working in a NYC workshop on a set of shaped tapestries for a fleet of Pan Am 747 jumbo jets. Since then, she has created numerous tapestries including commissions for corporate, liturgical, and private clients. Her award-winning art, known for the dynamic colors and dimensional surface design, has been exhibited internationally. 

Alex is active in many Bay Area fiber organizations, and she continues to promote tapestry through lectures and workshops. She has served as the President and Co-Director of the American Tapestry Alliance, and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Textile Arts Council at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

She maintains a studio at the ICB in Sausalito, California and welcomes inquiries and visitors.