Although her materials
are unusual, Susan McGehee's wall hangings are woven using traditional
weaving patterns on a sixteen-harness dobby loom attached to
a computer. The wire forms a surprisingly light and flexible
fabric, and after taking it off the loom she forms it into gently
curving lengths. The vivid colors of anodized aluminum wire combine
with these fluid forms to give her wall hangings a bright, playful
spirit.
Even
though some of the pieces look to be copper weavings, the wire
used is anodized aluminum that is lighter than copper and will
keep its shine. The woven-in ribbons are copper strips that have
been embossed with subtle patterns.