Darden Bradshaw

Joining us From: Dayton, OH

On Loom: 2

Tell us about yourself and what led to the Residency?

I am a tapestry weaver, felter and lover of all things fiber related. I came to Praxis to take a split-shed weaving workshop with Deb Silver. And at that workshop, I saw someone weaving on the TC2 and was captivated. It took another few years before I could make my way back to explore the TC2 in an Introductory workshop with Cathryn Amidei in Jan 2024. I found myself fascinated by the complex weaves structures possible -- and intimidated, too. That experience, and tension, sparked my interest!

Have you had any previous experience with Digital Weaving or Jacquard?

An introductory workshop at Praxis with Cathryn in January 2024.

Any goals for the residency you'd like to share?

My biggest goal for the residency is to learn more as I explore the TC2 loom. I feel like I am just beginning to conceive of the possibilities weaving on the TC2 holds. A secondary goal is to weave works from my current series which explores grief and loss through the juxtaposition of geographic maps, text, and photographs.

Connect with Darden:

on Instagram @dardenbradshaw; email dbradshaw1@udayton.edu