…the Textiles + theme all the more exciting. My story choices ultimately coalesced to focus on provocative combinations of textiles with unexpected materials and disciplines. In each case, the complexity……
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…passion of those who have pursued an artistic path after initially choosing another career or field of study. The exhibition will be held in spring 2018 at Peters Valley School……
Read More »…fish scientist as a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellow at the National Museum of Natural History. Couwenberg’s interdisciplinary work has demonstrated her capacity to create new realms. As a researcher of……
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…things are being put to good use! My latest installation piece, MicroFiberOrganism, is comprised of countless yards of remnants, scraps, bits, and upcycled clothing sewn into tubes and sewn furthermore……
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Quilts have become a popular topic for many contemporary art websites and blogs, and this week’s Friday Fibers Roundup brings you a batch looking at quilts from many different contexts….…
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…Labyrinth comprises thousands of individual, tiny threads suspended from a canvas panel or “ceiling.” Although composed in a strict square grid, the diaphanous work is yielding, responding to any atmospheric……
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…breaking down the colorant’s diverse extraction possibilities. Sourced from Michel’s life work, he delves into various indigo plant forms of dried, fresh, compost, powder, paste, and paint into our new……
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…I silkscreened onto the dark fabric using a bleaching chemical, and afterwards combined collage and embroidery to complete the composition. Susan Moran Incantation 2017, silkscreen, stitching, collage, 35″ x 52″….…
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…University of Toronto, I concentrated my studies on Native built environments, mapping, and narratives about spaces as well as ceramic research examining the role of non-traditional contexts in transmission of……
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…for scholarly study. As a result, African American-made quilts are now celebrated and highly collectable. From improvisation to art quilts, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi will discuss the historical and cultural significance……
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