Biography: Libby Raab is an architect and paper weaver based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to leading her architectural practice, she explores the interplay of color, texture, and pattern through photo and paper weaving. For Libby, weaving—much like architecture—is a form of spatial expression and material experimentation. Her artistic practice investigates the convergence of geometry, digital technology, and nature. By hand-weaving her own digitally altered photographs, she creates a visual dialogue between tradition and innovation, the organic and the synthetic, reality and illusion. Libby holds a BA in Psychology from DePauw University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Boston Architectural College. With over 25 years of experience in the field, she founded Libby Raab Architecture (LRA) in 2015. Her approach to both architecture and art is deeply rooted in personal connection; she believes that meaningful residential design is intimate and responsive, just as compelling artwork resonates through its tactile and analog qualities. In an increasingly digital world, Libby’s handcrafted work offers a sense of grounding and authenticity. Her pieces have been featured in multiple publications, a solo gallery exhibition, and a museum show.

Highlighted Exhibition: Beyond Color: The Language of Black and White, Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek CA; Members Exhibition, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto CA; Contemporary California Artists, Chandler Gallery, Mill Valley CA; Spaces Between Exhibition, Surface Design Association (SDA) juried exhibition, Florida CraftArt, St. Petersburg FL; One World Exhibition (virtual), Museu Textil; Art at the CZI Community Space - 2025 Artist Cohort, Redwood City Park and Arts Foundation, Redwood City CA; Dimensional Dialogues, Flavio Dolce Art Projects, New Orleans LA; Off the Grid, 10 Fold Projects Gallery, Greencastle IN; Portola Valley Arts Fest, Portola Valley CA; Silicon Valley Open Studios, Portola Valley CA; 2023 Paper Made, Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Brattleboro VT; Paper Weaving: Integration and Decay (Solo Show), Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View CA; “Art at the Lex”, The Lexington House, Los Gatos CA; Portola Valley Arts Fest, Portola Valley CA;

Awards: Pacific Art League 103rd Anniversary Art Exhibition, Palo Alto CA (awarded 2nd in 3-D/collage).