Portfolio Vol 23: Virginia Davis (USA) By Laurel Reuter; Foreword by Carrie Lederer Published by Telos Arts "Davis uses the loom to create works of enormous visual appeal that are enriched by illusionistic effects and subversive conceptual complexity. Confronting the historic distinction between craft and fine art, Davis deliberately blurs the boundaries between weaving and painting. Using a fine linen thread, she weaves a cloth that closely resembles the most expensive painter's canvas. She may also paint the threads with acrylic pigment prior to weaving so that she not only weaves a cloth that is a painter's canvas, she actually weaves a painting into it... Davis is undoubtedly one of the finest weavers at work today." Carrie Lederer, Curator, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, California. The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £12.50