Mary E BurnsMary Burns expresses her love of northern woodlands and waters in her weavings and writings. An award-winning weaver, Mary creates weavings, feltings and eco-printed work that reflect the hues and patterns of the natural world. Her jacquard loom, a T-2 that she's named Brigid Mariah, allows her to craft her work in exceptional detail, vibrancy, and character. Mary gathers inspiration from many places and cultures. Her looms include two Jacquard looms and a Cranbrook rug loom. She teaches an array of textile art classes as well.Her Ancestral Women Exhibit: Wisconsin's Twelve Tribes, which honors and celebrates one woman from each of Wisconsin's 12 Native American Tribes, was completed in 2016, and continues to tour. Please see https: //ancestralwomen.com for more information.Her work has been displayed in numerous exhibits and shows, including several art and science collaborations. She has also participated in several art and science residencies.Mary is also a writer. Her first novel Heartwood (2003) is a fantasy/natural history novel for young adults. She is a contributor to A Place to Which We Belong: Wisconsin Writers on Wisconsin Landscapes (1998).Mary's love of weaving started in high school art class and has only continued to grow over time. Mary and her family have lived in her grandparents' home on the Manitowish River in northern Wisconsin since 1984. She's honored to do the work she now does. Read More Read Less