Larry Novak
After many years working as a project manager in the computer
field, I became a weaver and bookbinder. As a trained mathematician
and computer scientist, I am fascinated by the complexities
of weaving and the similarities between computer programming
and designing for woven textiles. I spend lots of time at
the computer designing textiles before taking the design to
the studio and the loom. I am influenced by the work of Anni
Albers and the Bahaus artists and by the symmetry studies
of M. C. Escher. Most of my weaving involves using fine threads,
complex design patterns or intricate color blending. One of
my favorite weave structures is double weave, which weaves
two layers of cloth simultaneously. By moving sections of
the layers from back to front and vice versa, wonderful patterns
and color blending can be produced.
Most of my work is functional - either wearable textiles
or textiles for the home, although I will occasionally make
a wall hanging. I am a member of the Central Pennsylvania
Guild of Handweavers, the Potomac Fiber Arts Guild, the Weaver's
Guild of Greater Baltimore, Complex Weavers Guild, and the
Handweavers Guild of America. Most of my training has been
at the Mannings Handweaving School near Gettysburg and at
various workshops.
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