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      Wild Goose Chase, No. 3

      A vibrant tapestry of warm yellows and oranges captures the intricate geometric patterns of Kaija Sanelma Harris's 1992 textile masterpiece, inviting you to bring this piece of Canadian weaving history into your home.
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      Kaija Sanelma Harris (1939-2022) was a renowned Finnish-Canadian weaver celebrated for her innovative use of color, geometric landscapes & textured tapestries. Explore her legacy and impact on Canadian art – Sun Ascending, stubble field & more!
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      Kaija Sanelma Harris (b. 1939)Finnish-born Kaija Sanelma Harris is recognized as one of Canada’s finest textile artists. The Saskatchewan-based artist is best known for her woven architectural tapestries. These combine imagery, structure, materials, and finishing methods to achieve their effect, as in her double weaves and “colour maps” of remembered landscapes. Harris has called herself a “true northerner,” attracted to “the beauty of ice and snow.” For Harris, “the light on the prairie is special,” its reflective properties affecting both colour and pattern. Weaving was also important to textile arts in the Scandinavia of her childhood.Harris has been lauded with numerous awards, including five Merit Awards, and four Premier’s Prizes in recognition of her textile works. She has also been awarded numerous merit awards from the Handweavers’ Guild of America. Her work can be found in private collections in her native Finland as well as commissioned tapestries for the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower in Toronto and Agriculture Canada in Saskatoon. Her work is also held in major public collections in Canada.

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      Artist Biography

      early life and education

      kaija sanelma lehtimäki, a renowned finnish-born canadian weaver, was born in turku, finland, in 1939. her early life was marked by a brief stay in sweden at the age of four to escape soviet occupation. both her biological mother and swedish foster mother were accomplished textile workers, influencing kaija's future in the craft. kaija studied weaving at abo hemslojdslararinne institut (turku textile teachers institute) from 1960 to 1964. this traditional school emphasized good craftsmanship and design, providing a thorough understanding of weave structures.

      career and artistic contributions

      kaija's career is distinguished by her exceptional use of color, structure, and innovative techniques in canadian weaving. she received numerous awards and grants, including five dimensions premier's prizes and seven dimensions merit awards. notably, she was a top finalist for the saidye bronfman award in 2001. key artistic contributions:
      • sun ascending, her largest work, is a modular, geometric landscape recalling an abstracted form of the sun rising above an aspen grove.
      • stubble field, a double weave tapestry, imaginatively captures the rolling countryside around saskatoon through looped elements and earthen tones.

      exhibitions and collections

      kaija's works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions across saskatchewan, canada, the united states, and europe. her collections include: notable exhibitions:

      legacy and impact

      kaija sanelma harris left an enduring legacy in canadian art, influencing the craft and art community with her innovative techniques and exceptional use of color. her contributions continue to inspire artists and audiences alike. references:
      kaija sanelma lehtimäki

      kaija sanelma lehtimäki

      1939 - 2022 , Finland

      Quick Facts

      • Artistic Movement Or Style: Geometric landscapes & Textured tapestries
      • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Otto Rogers']
      • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Sigrun Jonsdottir']
      • Date Of Birth: December 20, 1939
      • Date Of Death: August 27, 2022
      • Full Name: Kaija Sanelma Harris
      • Nationality: Canadian
      • Notable Artworks:
        • Sun Ascending
        • Stubble Field
      • Place Of Birth: Turku, Finland