Nancy Edell

Nancy Edell
Born(1942-11-12)November 12, 1942
Omaha, Nebraska
DiedJune 9, 2005(2005-06-09) (aged 62)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
NationalityCanadian
Known forartist
SpousePeter Walker


Nancy Edell (November 12, 1942 – June 9, 2005) was an American-born Canadian artist, best known for her rug hooking practice that pushed the boundaries between art and craft. Her practice included animated film, woodcut, monotypes and drawing which often expressed surrealist themes. Edell believed an artist’s work should be an expression of their personal experience.[1] Her work was rooted in feminism and drew inspiration from her dreams, religion and politics. Her work is recognized for its dream-like qualities, art historical references, sensuality, sexuality, narrative and subversive wit.[2]

  1. ^ Hamond, Kirby (27 March 2011). "Sum of its pArts - Clip #1.mov". Youtube. Kirby Hammond.
  2. ^ Nancy Edell: Selected Works, 1980-2004. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. January 2004. pp. 5–10–13.