James Kohler

Art Brokerage: James Kohler American Artist: b. 1925-2011. James Koehler came to the southwestern U.S. and to the weaving of tapestry by an unusual path. He spent the decade of 1977 to 1987 as a Benedictine monk in northern New Mexico. In the monastery Koehler learned much about solitude, focusing energy and weaving. "Whatever it was that drew me to the rhythms of monastic life, also drew me to the rhythms of the loom and to the rhythms of life as an artist/weaver." Not only does he weave tapestries but Koehler also teaches private students, works with several apprentices, and maintains a mentor relationship with many tapestry artists throughout the country. Koehler's tapestries can be found in private, corporate, and museum collections including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, in Washington, DC. Listings wanted by Art Brokerage.