Aneesha Parrone has been a weaver/fiber artist since 1977.  She studied weaving at Barton College, Penland School of Crafts, Haystacks School of Crafts and implemented graduate work in fibers and writing at Goddard College.  In addition, in 1979 she served as apprentice to North Carolina master weaver, Jane Weir.  Exhibiting throughout the state and nationally, her work expresses an exceptional style of tapestry weaving.  Her work, "The Door of Refuge" was published in Best of NC Artists and Artisans, 2006.  In addition, two of her pieces, "Fallen Angels" and "Waterfall Retreat" were selected for the book Best in America Artists and Artisans, Mixed Media, 2007.  Her weavings are the result of meditation and integration of ideas.  She says, "I reflect on expressions of the heart, meditations, literature, nature, music, memories, even conversations. Therefore, each work of art is unique,  Ultimately, even I cannot replicate a piece."

Aneesha has been engaged in the arts and in the educational process for nearly 30 years.  In addition to learning from master weavers, Aneesha has participated in visual arts programs offered by internationally acclaimed visual and performing artists.  She has learned the art of raku pottery from Toshio Ohi, 11th generation potter from Japan; puppetry from Hoby Ford, student of Jim Henson; participated in Shakespearean workshops from the NC Shakespeare Festival.  She was also selected to serve as educator/coordinator for the international project sponsored by NHK TV/Japan:  "Superteacher, James Turell."

She has distilled the essence of her experiences into her artwork as well as an exciting program for people of all ages.  Her presentation includes demonstrating the weaving process, displaying and discussing art works, fibers used, and weaving as a craft and as an art form.


Aneesha Parrone

 

Exhibitions

1977-79           Wilson Arts Council, Wilson, NC
                        Rowan Arts Council, Salisbury, NC
                        Barton College, Wilson, NC
                        First Christian Church, Wilson, NC
                        People's Bank, Wilson, NC
1981                Morning Glory, Brunswick, ME
1982-84           Center and Main Gallery, Gloucester, ME
                        Wali's Gloucester, MA
                        Montserrat School of Art, Beverly, MA
1987                Horn of the Moon Cafe, Montpelier, VT
                        Goddard College, Plainfield, VT
1982                Lighter Bite Cafe, Mount Dora, FL
1993                Mount Dora Art Festival, Mount Dora, FL
2006                Davie Arts Council, Mocksville, NC
                        One Way Art Show, Mocksville, NC
2007                Davies Arts Council, Mocksville, NC
                        One Way Art Show, Mocksville, NC
                        Concentric Healing Institute, Boulder, CO
                        Shuttles Showcase, Boulder, CO
                        Art in Bloom,  Shambhala Center, Boulder, CO
                        HGB Members Showcase
                        Juried exhibition at Boulder  Fairgrounds
2008                Artist's Nook, Ft. Collins, CO
                        Weaving Demonstrations, Niwot, CO
                        Nostalgia Days, Niwot, CO
                        Shambhala, Boulder, CO
 

Publications

2006                Best of NC Artists and Artisans, 2006
2007                Best in America, Artists and Artisans,
                        Mixed Media, 2007

                  
Commissions:

1987                Rob Cox, Boston, MA
1988                Marsden Lawley, III, Abaco, Bahamas
1994                West End Gallery, Mount Dora, FL


Commercial Outlets:

1984                Charles Street, Boston, MA
1985                Beacon Street, Boston, MA
1986                Marblehead, MA
2004                The Fiber Company, Winston-Salem, NC