The Green Room Exhibitions – Frances Crowe.

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Threading Land

‘This exhibition consists of 8 handwoven tapestries which trace the terrain I experience on my daily walks. The sounds, sights, smells and textures are woven together to create a body of work which is rooted in heritage, transferred through hand and loom. These textile panels draw from the visual language of Rathcroghen, Connachts Royal site near where I live in County Roscommon. These panels carry memory, movement, and quiet strength. Bold rhythmic movement, grounded in tones of rust, copper, green, and brown come together as contemporary wall art.’ – Frances Crowe

Artist Bio

Frances Crowe was born in Waterford and studied Fine Art in The National College of Art and Design Dublin, where she discovered the weaving department and fell in love with Tapestry. She moved to Roscommon in 1980 and opened Grange Studio. She worked as an art teacher for many years while still maintaining her artistic practise. As an educator, collaborator and curator Frances has facilitated many school and community based art projects. Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland, Roscommon Arts Office, and The Bealtaine Festival. Her tapestries have been selected for many high profile fibre art exhibitions in Ireland, England, China and Canada. She has been commissioned to create tapestries for public spaces and private collections, in Ireland and abroad. She has received many awards, most recently, An Agility Award from the Arts Council of Ireland. She has been selected by The Michelangelo Foundation for inclusion in the Homo Faber guide for Master Artisans, and was shortlisted for the Golden Fleece Award 2024.