I've long been enamored with the work of renowned textile artist Ted Hallman, in particular the colorful, natural weavings and tree-like forms he began experimenting with in the 1970s. When the opportunity arose to meet the ebullient artist in person and see his latest project, "Suspended Harmonies" at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, I jumped. Featuring materials new to Hallman, such as plastic tape, metal wires, and gemstones, as well as old materials such as organic and multi-textured fibers, it was the first full-room installation for the artist, whose works can be found in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art among others. 

Hallman walks us through "Suspended Harmonies" and shares his thoughts on the importance of color and texture in fiber art, as well as the struggles and joys of mounting the installation.