https://www.megancanning.com/work daily 0.75 2023-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678137912528-9BT61HH8RF5U479LGMWQ/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 5), detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678137912528-9BT61HH8RF5U479LGMWQ/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 5), detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678137977830-XNXE78XDFH65TAJJTV8M/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 5), 2020-2022 Hand-embroidered and hand-quilted silk and wool on linen with acrylic, cotton, and walnut. Hung with handmade rope. Stitches used: stem, rope, fly, satin, french knot, seed, buttonhole loops, raised cup, whipped backstitch, double knot. Hung with handmade rope. 38” h x 32”w x 1.5” d (not including rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678138077459-SRILWASIUISZR43RMSZG/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 5), back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136836497-2QI6O4TWZXGDCXNAJ1HL/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (fig 4), detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136645724-OFLBHCMWT0ZZOA5U15IS/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 4), 2020-2022 Hand-embroidered and hand-quilted silk and wool on linen with acrylic, cotton, and walnut. Stitches used: stem, rope, satin, heavy chain, french knot, bunched couching, whipped backstitch, running. Hung with handmade rope. 38” h x 32”w x 1.5” d (not including rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136925092-0M1ISPJKBXPZ95ODFQ67/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 4), back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136291458-UZ2HGGSM0529LJSKCHHV/Megan-Canning-Untitled-Fig2-detailb.jpg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig. 1), detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136333577-A53BZBJWXHJV7VF4WJZ9/Megan-Canning-Untitled-Figure-1-fullview.jpg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 1), 2018-2020 Hand-embroidered and hand-quilted silk and wool on linen with acrylic, cotton, and walnut. Hung by handmade rope. Stitches used: stem, seed, split, french knot, fly, bunched couching, rope, back, and whipping running. 37” h x 32”w x 1.25” d (not including rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136377460-RVO6VX2R85L1LA3MAYVA/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 1), back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678138267882-SKLH1DTOFCUNARYXEDKM/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 6), detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678138325049-UKWZUOIKW53B5BVLZNET/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 6), 2020-2022 Hand-embroidered and hand-quilted silk and wool on linen with acrylic, cotton, and walnut. Stitches used:raised cup, woven picot, whipped backstitch, dot stitch, heavy chain, stem, running, pekinese. Hung with handmade rope. 38” h x 32”w x 1.5” d (not including rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678138410511-QXUCYCA5C2862X871N9B/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig 6), back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136427947-GXYISVZM1LMBV747X0QQ/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig. 2), detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136465192-SPZS8QG2LF17PSJHVQN4/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig. 2), 2018-2020 Hand-embroidered and hand-quilted silk and wool on linen with acrylic, cotton, and walnut. Stitches used: satin, stem, feather, fly, coral, rope, french knot, and raised cup. Hung with handmade rope. 37.5” h x 32”w x 1.25” d (not including rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1678136528220-PZ1M6V8S6QLSMG2GMM7C/image-asset.jpeg Recent Work - Uterina (Fig. 2), back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1513982501286-LOZWN3YSMX5PZZJNLMQR/the-gaping-hole-appears.jpg Recent Work - The gaping hole appears, 2015-17 Hand-embroidered silk and cotton with acrylic on organdy and silk 33 1/4" h x 33 1/4" w x 1 3/4" d   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1513983394805-HO4M1TG5H52482YB8DC8/the-gaping-hole-appears-detail.jpg Recent Work - The gaping hole appears (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508353699549-7IEF05BSRB493AOUSZ7O/tondo_1200w.jpg Recent Work - I was born with a song in my mouth, 2010-12 Hand-embroidered silk and cotton on linen 32" h x 32" w Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508353778633-OPDPWSNNS8XTSXSAZ298/tondo_detail.jpg Recent Work - I was born with a song in my mouth (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508354914856-5MAJIQ9M9R4D8TVT1T1O/puffy-organs.jpg Recent Work - Inside there is everything, 2008 Hand-embroidered cotton with acrylic and cotton on linen 16" h x 12" w x 4" d Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355077608-S4AS5LSOOVWNBYN9I3YB/all-my-body-calls.jpg Recent Work - All my body calls, 2008 Hand-embroidered cotton on linen 16" h x 12" w x 3" d https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355207491-LXPK307S3P8XZG4EI6PO/gen-feminina-tondo.jpg Recent Work - Genitalia feminina, 2008 Hand-embroidered cotton on cotton 13 1/4" diameter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355329278-RL48GZZBG4KCT7TRNQLJ/gen-masc-tondo.jpg Recent Work - Genitalia masculina, 2008 Hand-embroidered cotton on cotton 13 1/4" diameter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355868541-L9M0WG03ZE6U0I2K1DCP/lymph-node.jpg Recent Work - We have folded ourselves, 2007-8 Hand-embroidered cotton, graphite, and dry-transfer letters on paper 13 1/4" square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355883011-GV996JU4789CA8YJBEOQ/saliv-square.jpg Recent Work - The voice fell back, 2007 Hand-embroidered cotton, graphite, and dry-transfer letters on paper 13 1/4" square Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355895953-JPN99KP7VTY5JGQIX3QF/cor-square.jpg Recent Work - In the chambers is a gentle unfolding, 2007-8 Hand-embroidered cotton, graphite, and dry-transfer letters on paper 13 1/4" square Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355983883-UHXH60ZGASIAAN192DUH/cell-square.jpg Recent Work - Every cell's core of heat, 2007 Hand-embroidered cotton, graphite, and dry-transfer letters on paper 13 1/4" square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355921070-BR1KUAQLXXY7D69H6ZW1/gen-masc-square.jpg Recent Work - Inside everything is on fire, 2007-8 Hand-embroidered cotton, graphite, and dry-transfer letters on paper 13 1/4" square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508355907645-2LBQ8JZKQ0AUOZUI5T6C/gen-fem-square.jpg Recent Work - I'm waiting for a wind, 2007-8 Hand-embroidered cotton, graphite, and dry-transfer letters on paper 13 1/4" square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508356437284-RD8Z0BVWSVRQIB8MT51L/organum-auditus.jpg Recent Work - Organum auditus, 2006-7 Hand-embroidered cotton with cotton and graphite on canvas 30" h x 35" w x 5" d Private Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508356450326-DO108I3HGTDHO4GK1OG0/organum-auditus-detail.jpg Recent Work - Organum auditus (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508356701562-5Q839ZXXUSQDV1GM4LTW/sense-of-smell.jpg Recent Work - Sense of smell, 2006 Hand-embroidered cotton with gouache on paper 10 3/4" h x 10" w Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508356720151-B0KH2R55DNO36RS99YC3/sense-of-taste.jpg Recent Work - Sense of taste, 2006 Hand-embroidered cotton with gouache on paper 15" h x 12" w Private Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508356741259-LYIGMG1DDWWLALMGD17A/sense-of-touch.jpg Recent Work - Sense of touch, 2006 Hand-embroidered cotton with gouache on paper 15" h x 12" w Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1508357013228-U219IU7N8FQVWE8N4A8O/sense-of-hearing.jpg Recent Work - Sense of hearing, 2006 Hand-embroidered cotton with gouache on paper 12" h x 15" w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511630713074-OVZHFRSZGCFFVPXVVYA0/find+%28the+sense+of+smell%29.jpg Recent Work - Find (the sense of smell), 2005 Hand-embroidered cotton on canvas with vintage flash card 21" h x 18" w Private Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511631319290-6SNF5MDLG4CL4HS84K7O/bump+%28the+sense+of+touch%29+.jpg Recent Work - Bump (the sense of touch), 2005 Hand-embroidered cotton on canvas with vintage flash card 21" h x 18" w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511631236484-US7WWKUN4QAVVWGLA5NG/down%2C+down%2C+down+%28the+sense+of+taste%29.jpg Recent Work - Down, down, down (the sense of taste), 2005 Hand-embroidered cotton on canvas with vintage flash card 21" h x 18" w Private collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511630620448-32QCR8MUZ5X7WFLP0GF8/I+see+%28the+sense+of+sight%29.jpg Recent Work - I see (the sense of sight), 2005 Hand-embroidered cotton on canvas with vintage flash card 18" h x 21" w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511630472737-KCSBBXQ6SADSUE8588S8/laughed+%28the+sense+of+hearing%29.jpg Recent Work - Laughed (the sense of hearing), 2005 Hand-embroidered cotton on canvas with vintage flash card 18" h x 21" w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511631429871-YQ1AMCZ8RVNKNOKUM6WI/full_view_thesis.jpg Recent Work - There is a history here, upon my skin, 2003 Mixed-media installation with paint, cotton thread, vinyl, felt, acetate, mylar, and sand 21' h x 17' w x 9' d https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511631967727-SFRK5EASSRFY855Q25ME/thesis_interior.jpg Recent Work - There is a history here, upon my skin (detail) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1511631620095-RXGGH7A0A3QU955Y1ONU/there+is+a+history_text.jpg Recent Work - There is a history here, upon my skin (detail) https://www.megancanning.com/behind-the-scenes daily 0.75 2020-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514758902497-F6TTKYOJCJ1HS33VVIPD/gaping-hole-sewn.jpg Behind the Scenes The finished piece was sewn to a backing layer of silk with a layer of cotton batting in between https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514758918550-7LL0DNVUD12SWNL2GPBJ/book-diagram.jpg Behind the Scenes A diagram on how to mount and frame textiles using archival methods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514758868542-U49XNEUWHGRX85IGWGOQ/gaping-hole-ironing.jpg Behind the Scenes Ironing the embroidery through a layer of unbleached cotton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514758947678-AGV6Y8EXYR4F8WAL5LGK/gaping-hole-pinning.jpg Behind the Scenes Mounting the piece with brass embroidery tacks onto a wooden stretcher that has been gessoed to seal the wood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514758854287-YS6QMY693CX5O3KRGNYE/gaping-hole-back.jpg Behind the Scenes The back of the embroidery, after being washed with a gentle cleanser https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514913848510-MR81F2MJ65RNH50Q4K2I/gaping-hole-sewing.jpg Behind the Scenes Sewing the layers of fabric together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514758986929-UZYPNKLN6R3D57FMCV03/gaping-hole-stretched.jpg Behind the Scenes The piece mounted onto the stretcher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514850327996-DLO76FBQEBQBH0KW5G6M/MAD-studio-portrait.jpg Behind the Scenes Working on the embroidery in the studio Photo courtesy the Museum of Arts & Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514850462417-TY0OYD4ZEKJMICX5MRJ7/MAD-studio-table-5.jpg Behind the Scenes The organdy is loosely stretched on the frame loom for working the embroidery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514847619473-5DXJ0HPIYWBLBVXUI4XQ/MAD-studio-stitching-2.jpg Behind the Scenes A closer look at the embroidery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514847917735-WGCMEHE91V9WNCVENDKO/MAD-studio-portrait-2.jpg Behind the Scenes A view from the outside of the studio, looking in. Photo courtesy the Museum of Arts & Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514846913328-65026WNT4IW7XHPRP60B/MAD-studio-table-3.jpg Behind the Scenes An array of threads on the studio table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514850351120-QYEAWLBGPIZ3EUJJ61FS/MAD-studio-sign.jpg Behind the Scenes The entrance to the studio is flanked by display shelves for each resident artist to showcase their tools, materials, sources of inspiration, and other work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514850721925-NEH0O7FYGXJVOMNG7RJ8/MAD-studio-table.jpg Behind the Scenes A typical visitor's view of the studio table https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515099858494-IEYIYCERXJY46TVF7OMP/Haystack-scarf.jpg Behind the Scenes A twill scarf in progress on my loom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515102323345-COSJEP3RKIK1RNAH0FJW/Haystack-loom-1.jpg Behind the Scenes My loom in the weaving studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515092017183-HWOV459PKOYL8MEGP2LV/Haystack-winding-warp.jpg Behind the Scenes Winding my first warp out on the weaving deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515102527038-HPZQ945IE5QPN7WF5J12/Haystack-heddles.jpg Behind the Scenes Threading the heddles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515099913787-R9RPJHXETRHGAMDL58O5/Haystack-ocean.jpg Behind the Scenes The view from Haystack at dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515098970773-Q1EAFZBPA1XQACEI5JUX/Haystack-weaving-deck.jpg Behind the Scenes Some weavers brought their looms out of the studio to the deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515093082073-8ZD5NUJGEFILH578ODGC/Haystack-studio-dusk.jpg Behind the Scenes The weaving studio at dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514759545754-ZX0LIBHU9JDHV75S3MBS/gaping-hole-back.jpg Behind the Scenes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514850758880-UXEICCH3AEVCJUQKLJZA/MAD-studio-table-3.jpg Behind the Scenes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1515120173452-HFV7G56JK5HS9777XYNP/Haystack-weaving-deck.jpg Behind the Scenes https://www.megancanning.com/about daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/79b08e06-4ed2-43ae-83e5-671cdd9dc110/Megan+Canning+Studio+Portrait+by+Jason+Schmidt.jpg About Megan Canning in her Brooklyn studio at The Candy Factory, 2023. Photo by Jason Schmidt. https://www.megancanning.com/landing daily 1.0 2024-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/9d54ded4-6e36-4533-b63b-4f69c6bc22dc/Canning_Megan_Uterina+Fig1-thumb.jpg Landing - Uterina (Figure 1), 2018-2020 Hand-embroidered and hand-quilted silk and wool on linen with acrylic, cotton, and walnut. Hung by handmade rope. Stitches used: stem, seed, split, french knot, fly, bunched couching, rope, back, and whipping running. 37” h x 32”w x 1.25” d (not including rope) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/39cd843e-4dd7-4fd9-9e3f-d7694d9c0acb/Canning_Megan_Uterina+Fig1-detail-thumb.jpg Landing - Uterina (Fig. 1), detail Untitled (Fig. 1), 2018 - 2020. Detail. https://www.megancanning.com/news daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/8676773f-8677-4a3c-9d9e-c78346842094/The-Candy-Factory-Film-still.png News - Make it stand out A still from the new documentary film The Candy Factory by Cottage Eight Films. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/966ba54d-240f-4ea6-9396-559522771809/Instyle+magazine+wardrobe.jpg News - Make it stand out Just a few of the gorgeous vintage clothes the magazine team brought for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514400195115-J8G4BDDU4VB844CHHLCN/Silence-Song-stack.jpg News Of Silence and Song by Dan Beachy-Quick. 320 pages. Published 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514670566418-CD3RN7ZXDJ670OV0EQ0J/TxP-cover.jpg News The front cover of the Summer 2017 issues of Textiel Plus magazine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514670601813-WTW0UYOT5EZPYJ3AHZAN/TxP-spread.jpg News The "Blikvangers" (eye-catchers) spread includes my piece Cor in the lower right section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/aa41b0ca-d104-4ad4-84e7-54c2d267bb76/girls+in+windows+1960.jpg News - Make it stand out The inspiration for the shoot was paying homage to this very famous “Girls in Windows” photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/a737ddd3-0701-42ba-959b-5bb79c932e0d/Screen+Shot+2024-09-05+at+2.14.16+PM.png News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514492574412-0235SDKE39UFH1PKI1AD/All-my-body-calls.jpg News Megan Canning, All my body calls, 2008. Hand-embroidered cotton on linen. 16" h x 12" w x 3" d. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/2035c071-a1e4-4898-9b54-482a6c5be8cf/Instyle+magazine+cover+photo-2020.jpg News - Make it stand out The final photo of The Candy Factory studio building for the Instyle magazine cover. Photo by Jason Schmidt, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/07f11f89-4622-4f19-8b3b-a264691800a2/Looking+out+the+window.jpg News - Make it stand out The view looking out from my perch in the third floor window of the Candy Factory in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514673777936-S8KKX88DCKJR5AIFMZEI/TxP-page23.jpg News A closer look at page 23. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/1514492834836-I4K9SO1KNZ8U17OVVABE/Cor.jpg News Megan Canning, Cor, 2012. Hand-embroidered cotton with acrylic on cotton. 14 1/4" diameter. Private collection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/2c105841-a429-4d3f-a5af-56dcf2b04083/InStyle+phoito+shoot+shoes.jpg News - Make it stand out The vintage shoes the magazine team brought for us to choose from! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/d61c4645-025f-4fae-999d-9655dcc8ae2a/InStyle-mag-cover-Sept+2020.jpg News - Make it stand out In print! The special subscriber cover of Instyle magaine, September 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e77c3e692ebec29806db01/ec106faa-d6e9-40d4-81fa-5d331d4aad05/Eileen+and+me+in+the+window.jpg News - Make it stand out Painter Eileen Murphy and me standing in the windows of our studio building for the InStyle magazine cover photo shoot, June 2020. Photo by Jim Gaylord.