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JUROR STATEMENT

In the creation of a work of art, the space between has occupied a critical place in the search to reach my innermost image field. It is a space where energy is activated and exchanged between artist and matter, and an inanimate object is able to come alive. For many artists, this push/pull can result in a variety of lively discoveries. Tension is a prominent one. So is dialogue.

The artists who are included in this exhibition have utilized the idea of spaces between in a myriad of ways, from philosophical to technical. It was a revelation to discover how this powerful concept could result in such fascinating new interpretations. Included are glorious works that honor the tradition of fiber art with remarkable skill and beauty, alongside works by artists who are innovators, and those that push the boundaries of the medium. I hope you will delight in exploring each of the works in the exhibition and discovering those unique and intriguing Spaces Between. – Akiko Kotani

Akiko Kotani, born in Waipahu, HI, received a BFA from the University of Hawaii and an MFA from Tyler School of Art, Elkins Park, PA. Kotani’s work is held and exhibited in museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Baker Museum, Naples, FL; and the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio. During her career, she has received multiple prizes and honors, including the prestigious 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art. Her recent exhibitions include Midsummer Suite at the Saga Prefectural Art Museum (Saga, Japan) and BURST, currently on view at the Chihuly Collection (St. Petersburg, Florida). Akiko Kotani is represented by Leslie Curran Gallery, St. Petersburg, FL.

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