Maggie Cahoon's profound love of color and texture, sacred
geometry, and harmonious design has informed a life-long journey
of creating abstract and narrative imagery. She was born and grew
up on Cape Cod. She received a BA in art and education from
Hampshire College in 1974. It was there that she discovered
her love of fiber. Learning to weave in 1972, she practiced and
taught her craft for 30 years. During her last decade as a
professional hand weaver, she participated in high-end craft
shows, most notably the prestigious Philadelphia Craft Show.
She has won several design awards, and has been the subject
of articles in various periodicals,including Fiber Arts Magazine
and Handwoven Magazine. After closing her professional studio
in 1995, she explored fiber collage for 15 years and figure
sculpting for four years. Currently she is painting with alcohol ink
and encaustics. She works from her straw-bale Studio-Sanctuary in
the hills of southwestern New Hampshire. Her work is in private
collections across the country, in Europe and in South Africa.