​​​bower:  

 "an attractive dwelling or retreat; a lady's private apartment in a medieval hall or castle; a shelter made with tree boughs or vines twined together"

​(Merriam-Webster) 

Helen Bower Jones

Helen has studied the history of textiles and pattern design for many years as well as pursuing more creative work in fiber. Prior to moving to North Carolina she was Assistant Curator at the ​historic house museum Temple Newsam, Leeds, England.  There she photographed, researched and compiled the catalogue of an important collection of historic furnishing textiles, resulting in Textiles at Temple Newsam: the Roger Warner Collection (Leeds Museums & Galleries, 2000).
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At present she is exploring the possibilities of traditional patterns and techniques applied in non-traditional ways. She has always been inspired by the built environment and other forms of the decorative arts but now, living in the more rural environs of Hillsborough, NC, is increasingly stimulated by the shapes, colors and textures found in nature.

Affiliations

Triangle Weavers Guild, NC - Secretary
Durham Art Guild, NC

Exhibitions

Homage to Klee, Durham Art Guild 67th Annual Juried Exhibition, Durham Arts Council, NC, 2021  online exhibit