Name/Title
Ordinary/extraordinary womenEntry/Object ID
N9500.F37.O7 2025Description
"In 2004 I created a portrait to honor a very special woman. Her name was Ruth Spring and she was 92 years old. Ruth was a naturalist, landscape painter, organic gardener and an inspiration to all who knew her. Inspired by my experience creating this portrait, I chose fifteen other women who have been part of my life, that I wished to honor. The sixteenth and last portrait in the series is a depiction of myself. It incorporates left over materials from all the previous portraits, since I feel all these women are a part of me in some way. The portraits are all larger than life, as that is how I see these women. The portraits are all hand hooked in the Traditional Rug Hooking Technique and incorporate other textile techniques as well. They are created using recycled wool (mainly from discarded clothing) and new white wool that I hand dye. Clothing from friends and family are also incorporated into some of the portraits." -- AUTHOR'S WEBSITEAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Marilyn BotjerNotes
Gift of Marilyn Botjer, July 2025. She is featured in the book.Lexicon
Search Terms
artist monographs, portraits, rug hooking, rugs--hooked, women artistsAccessories
Accessory
EphemeraNotes
Includes card from Marilyn.Book Details
Author
Liz Alpert FayPublisher
[Publisher not identified]Place Published
Location
[Place of publication not identified]Date Published
2025