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Northshore October 2025
Joanne Hurd walks through the rooms of her Gloucester home pointing to rugs on the floors and tapestries on the walls. Abstract shapes and swirling colors become animal heads as she points to elements of the design. Some look geometric and tribal, some build on nautilus or fern shapes, and still others resemble the softly hued patterns of aged Aubussons. Upon closer inspection, they all reveal hidden images, interlocking designs, and shifting shapes and patterns that could be creatures or ancient motifs. Look again and a tapestry that seemed to depict primitive masks becomes a piece of abstract art. “I don’t know where the designs come
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