Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Oregon Textile Artist Shane Maxwell (b. 1989). |
| Authors: |
Mauthner, Mark (AUTHOR) mmauthner@gmail.com |
| Source: |
Rocks & Minerals. Jul/Aug2026, Vol. 101 Issue 4, p350-353. 4p. |
| Subjects: |
Textile arts, Geology, Art exhibitions, Dyes & dyeing, Fashion design, Mineral collecting |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on Shane Maxwell, an artist who integrates his expertise in textile arts and geology to create fabric artworks inspired by mineral specimens. Maxwell, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, developed his skills through experiences such as working in the Boston Ballet costume shop and participating actively in the Boston Mineral Club. Since relocating to Ashland, Oregon, in 2024, he has expanded his practice by combining mineral aesthetics with textile painting and dyeing techniques, using materials like cold process dyes and water-based paints. His work has been exhibited in venues including the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Clock Tower Gallery, and is available primarily through in-person sales and online platforms. [Extracted from the article] |
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