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Gobelin Tapestries by Bonnie Schultz Platzer

Presented by BankRI Pitman Street Gallery at BankRI Pitman Street Gallery, Providence RI

Oct 05 - 31 2017
Gobelin Tapestries by Bonnie Schultz Platzer

Artist Bonnie Schultz Platzer turned to weaving after being impressed and intrigued by the textiles in West Africa.  In the adult education programs at the New School and at Parsons School of Design, she studied spinning, dyeing and Gobelin tapestry weaving.

Gobelin tapestries flourished in 17th century France.  The technique allows for intricate designs that have a painterly feel.  Plazter has almost 100 different colored yarns that she uses as a palette to create depth and dimension in her ... view more »

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BankRI Pitman Street Gallery

137 Pitman Street, Providence, RI 02903

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