Mountain Scapes 84" W x 36" H Fiber Installation by Robin Berning Mountain Scapes is a woven fiber relief that transforms the quiet geometry of macramé into a sculptural horizon line. Spanning seven… Mountain Scapes 84" W x 36" H Fiber Installation by Robin Berning Mountain Scapes is a woven fiber relief that transforms the quiet geometry of macramé into a sculptural horizon line. Spanning seven feet in width, the work evokes the silhouette of a distant mountain range—its peaks and valleys emerging through repetition, rhythm, and the subtle tension of hand-knotted cord. Constructed entirely from natural cotton fiber, the piece embraces a monochromatic palette that highlights form over color. The knots become topographical markers, rising and falling like weathered ridgelines shaped by wind and time. Their incremental variations suggest the slow, geological choreography of mountains—formed through pressure, uplift, and endurance. Each cord carries the memory of the artist’s touch, creating a landscape that is both physical and symbolic, grounded yet meditative. The composition invites viewers to experience the mountains not as monumental masses, but as living contours—structures of resilience that mirror human strength. The undulating patterns echo cycles of growth, ascent, and surrender, offering a visual metaphor for the challenges and triumphs that define our inner terrains. In its simplicity, Mountain Scapes reveals the power of minimalism: how a single material, thoughtfully manipulated, can summon a vast sense of place. This work shifts with light and perspective. From a distance, it reads as a serene panorama; up close, the intricacy of the knots and the subtle shadows between strands create a tactile dialogue, drawing the viewer into the details of its making. The result is a landscape that hovers between abstraction and familiarity—an homage to the mountains as guardians, storytellers, and reminders of what remains steady even as the world transforms. Mountain Scapes stands as an invitation to pause, breathe, and consider the landscapes—external and internal—that shape us.
Robin Berning is a mixed media fiber artist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, whose work explores resilience, connection, and the transformative power of place. Drawing inspiration from the quiet strength of the desert, she creates sculptural fiber installations using natural and reclaimed materials…Robin Berning is a mixed media fiber artist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, whose work explores resilience, connection, and the transformative power of place. Drawing inspiration from the quiet strength of the desert, she creates sculptural fiber installations using natural and reclaimed materials, blending macramé, weaving, and architectural construction. Berning’s work has been featured in regional and national exhibitions, public art installations, and private commissions—including large-scale interactive pieces created for NASCAR and Phoenix Raceway. With a background in interior design, architectural drafting, and natural fiber techniques, she is committed to creating immersive works that invite reflection, evoke emotional grounding, and celebrate the enduring beauty found in nature and community.
