Garde Rail Gallery - Dale Gottlieb

An artist since childhood, Dale attended art school in New York where she received a BA in fine art and graduated with honors. The journey through school had its twists and detours landing Dale in India at 20 years old, seeking spiritual enlightenment. It was in that Hindu ashram that Dale's introspective meditation changed from an initial longing for a more ascetic life to finding her profound truth; her irresistible urge to create art.

Dale's great sensitivity towards issues of injustice and inequality were innate from early on, and have paved the way for Dale's philosophy toward life and her work. Primarily a painter, Dale decided to expand her medium by collaborating with a Tibetan carpet maker named Lobsang Tenzing who lives and works with his family in Nepal. She sends her paintings to Nepal and roughly three months later they return as rugs, beautifully hand woven using hand spun and hand dyed wool.

The narrative style written in Dale's own cursive hand, deliver powerful stories of freedom and triumph over adversity. She is inspired by the strength and faith of other visionary artists such as Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan, and it is Dale's narrative style and emotionally charged imagery that make her a natural fit for Garde Rail Gallery. The diversity Dale was exposed to growing up in Brooklyn, and her own Jewish heritage has allowed Dale to convey her messages of hope loudly, clearly and beautifully.

Dale's rugs are woven at 80 or 100 knots per square inch. They are available in varying sizes as well, and she will create up to 25 editions in a series. If a piece you see here is marked sold, it may be available in another size, or edition. Email us if you have inquiries.

"I have been blessed with the curse of an under-dogs' heritage. And like Avis, we try harder to get to the same place. I hope to see you there." D.G.