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Roadrunners

This series of "road rugs" combines my skills as a weaver and graphic designer.

I studied graphics at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland and later designed at the Museum of Modern Art, the Guggenheim, and other New York art institutions. My design training, which emphasized the development of hand skills and translations of modern signs and symbols, is reflected here in patterns inspired by identifiable lines on streets and highways.

We automatically associate these markings with hard pavement, a seemingly endless surface that only comes in contact with the wheels of our cars. By changing the context and imbuing these patterns with the soft, warm, tactile, "indoor" qualities of rugs, I hope to provide a unique aesthetic to your home or workplace.

All rugs are handmade from start to finish and woven with un-dyed fibers, natural shades of Corriendale wool. They can be custom made to fit your hallway, staircase, or any space you have in mind, with widths up to 40" and unlimited lengths. For larger dimensions, rugs can be joined and made virtually seamless.