Sharon Marcus

Sharon Marcus’ career as an artist, educator, writer and committed advocate for

contemporary tapestry spans nearly three decades. Marcus’ intellectual curiosity and

creativity contribute to her international reputation and position her work within a

broader artistic dialog whose intent is not only aesthetic, but also conceptual. Trained in

anthropology and archaeology, Marcus excavates the elusive and evocative facets of

human habitation and landscape in her woven tapestries. She has also explored the

political and social implications of such scientific and artistic interventions. My task, as

interpreter, will be to follow the artist’s path of inquiry, pointing out how her methods

reinforce the content of her work and positioning her creative investigations within

contemporary art theory and textile practice.

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1983, Advanced Studies Tapestry Technique with Michele Mesnage, Les Gobelins Master Artist/Weaver, Masty-Casty, France. 1973, M.A. California State University, San Francisco, CA. 1965, B.A. San Francisco State College San Francisco, CA.