Stacey Harvey-Brown

The Loom Room France

Weaver

©Stacey Harvey-Brown

©Colin Usher

Weaving deeper dimensions

Stacey's works include sculptural forms inspired by nature and woven optical illusions
She weaves to stimulate the health of the brain and the equilibrium of the body
Weaving is her medium for expressing the natural world and its phenomena

“What if?” Stacey Harvey-Brown believes that for each person, especially if they are curious and asks this eternal question, weaving can become something unique that can offer a different interpretation in the world. Stacey is an artist weaver best known for the deeper dimensional textures. She has been weaving for over 25 years and has been teaching weaving since 2005. She loves to unlock creativity through weave and teaches people to express themselves in this incredible medium, which “speaks deeply to people’s identity and personal history”. Stacey is also a passionate writer of weaving books and exhibits her works internationally, such as in 2014 in a touring exhibition in New Zealand, the US, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Interview

©Colin Usher

©Colin Usher

What materials and techniques do you use?: I use traditional and contemporary materials, such as wool, cotton, linen, silk, ramie, bamboo, paper, monofilament and other man-made fibres. I include many traditional weave structures alongside more unusual ones.
What is your specialisation?: I am probably best known for my deeper dimensional textures as I have written a book about it, have a free newsletter series explaining the first steps for it, and have exhibited my sculptural works internationally.
Is weaving losing relevance?: No. It is becoming more and more important as a way of connecting people. Moreover, weaving has a capacity to use the whole brain and helps with being in the present moment. It also engages rhythmic muscle patterns (muscle memory), which is good for the body’s equilibrium and the brain’s health.
Do you think passing on your knowledge through teaching is important?: It’s not so much about the passing of the knowledge, but rather about being able to unlock other people’s potential and creativity through the medium of weaving. For me, it is important to empower them to be able to express themselves and enjoy both the process and the creativity that weaving can offer.

Stacey Harvey-Brown is a master artisan: she began her career in 1998 and she started teaching in 2004