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Red Tape Field Station

October 15, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm PDT

Join artist Mo Geiger as she weaves red linen “tape,” an early form of narrow band weaving practiced in many forms around the world. The phrase “red tape” is universal shorthand for needlessly restricted and formal processes, and Mo uses this tongue-in-cheek image to symbolize the challenges of contemporary linen production.

Join Artist Mo Geiger for this multi-day performance during which she weaves red “tape,” an early form of narrow band weaving practiced in many forms around the world. The phrase “red tape” is universal shorthand for needlessly restricted and formal processes, and Mo uses this image to symbolize the challenges of contemporary linen production—in hope to raise awareness about flax, its extensive history, and its future as a sustainable fiber. This red tape is a reminder that upending established industries is not easy, there is much to be navigated below the surface of beautiful, durable flax fibers. This performance is part of ongoing research with Shannon Welsh (of Fibrevolution) on flax’s history, use, and future.

During Mo’s performance Visitors are welcome to view, converse, and take a turn at learning to weave tape. Contradiction, queries, and curiosity are all present in this piece, and it represents ongoing research about the nature of flax today.

In late 2020 Mo was in need of flax linen thread to use on her box loom and sought out local linen producers. She was surprised to find that domestic linen production in the United States no longer happens at a large scale, and that her only linen thread choices were imported. Fueled by further questions, she started to research linen’s history in the United States, and discovered a decentralized community of people working toward the revival of domestic flax and linen.

In case of rain on October 15th, Sunday, October 7th, 9 am to 7 pm will be the alternative date.

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Details

Date:
October 15, 2021
Time:
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Event Category:

Organized By

Mo Geiger
Organizer Website
mogeiger.com

Venue

PSU Library
Portland State University Library 1875 SW Park Ave
Portland, United States
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