Antonia Lowden Design – "Let the beauty we love be what we do" -Rumi

FOCUS AREAS

The main genres of Antonia's work

Tapestries

Thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas

Paintings

The practice of applying paint, pigment, color, with a brush or implement to a surface

Jewelry

Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal

See the links at the top of the page for other focus areas

About

"Let the beauty we love be what we do"
~Rumi

My work is a personal journey of exploration into the world of color and texture. I approach my day in the studio with meditation, music, and a beginner’s mind. Sketches, journal notes, and images from travel inspire my next series, many taking many months to expand at their own pace, sandwiched between family and community involvement.

Like creating any artwork, it begins with a challenge. A “what if...?” A question without an answer. It ends with the success of creating something original. The part in between involves happy accidents, fun, and work inspired by a treasure trove of found objects that carry you through lost hours of delight. Boundless possibilities of expression will always exist.

-Antonia

Testimonials

Adding immeasurably to the new Pennington Health Sciences building at UNR is the “Biology is Technology” collection from artist Toni Lowden. These pieces, five paintings and one tapestry, blend references to biological cells, computer technology and the expanse of the universe. [The] Pennington Health Sciences … building is now unimaginable without them, especially the tapestry, which has been on view from the lobby for many events and celebrations, and never fails to garner praise and admiration.

Stefanie Scoppettone

University of Nevada, Reno

Toni Lowden’s Little Big Bang fiber sculpture was created in response to an exhibition of artist Leo Villareal’s LED sculptures shown at the Nevada Museum of Art.
Whereas Villareal’s work is activated by light, color, and movement, Lowden broke down the essential structure of the work and recreated it in beautiful metallic Toho beads floating on a dark blue background. Little Big Bang not only pays homage to Villareal but also reflects Toni’s interest in the microcosmic world.

David and Darby Walker

Private Collection

During the summer of 2016, I took a course titled Summer Intensive: Tapestry Weaving with artist Toni Lowden at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno. This introductory course in tapestry weaving was so enjoyable that I, along with several classmates, requested a second course be taught the following month […]. These courses were immensely successful for me and my growth as an artist and an individual. Toni taught us the basics of woven tapestry, explored the fundamentals of good design, and immersed us into a collaborative experience that truly fostered individual growth and exploration. I have gained new friends and artistic skills as a result of these courses but most importantly, I feel that I’ve taken a substantial step forward in my life as an artist. […] I sincerely hope to attend future tapestry weaving intensives taught by Toni Lowden.

Bryan Brown

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