Tina Puckett is a self-taught artist who has been weaving since 1981. Her work has been exhibited in museums, art galleries, libraries and at craft show events both nationally and internationally, and has also been featured in magazines, newspapers, books and on television.
Tina's study of set design in college developed her understanding of both color and construction. She has created her own weaving technique, which she calls "Dimensional Weaving," in which she lays down layer upon layer of reeds of different colors to produce multi-hued, richly-textured, highly dimensional woven sculpture. This technique is clearly seen in the different shades of color that define some of her wall hanging. She says she is influenced by the bittersweet vine that grows locally in the northwest corner of Connecticut where she lives. The character of each piece of vine literally dictates what form each basket, bowl, wall sculpture or piece of furniture will take.
Tina credits her parents for supporting her artistic spirit. She says, “Weaving had become a very important part of my life — and even more so, using natural materials that inspired what the finished product would become as far as shape, color, design and especially function was concerned. I would dedicate my life full time to this craft that “called” me...I enjoy the diversity of the act of weaving, and I look forward to my next "doodle" for inspiration...Weaving is a lot like painting. You can lay down layers of colors and textures to bring forth subtle or vibrant imagery.”