NWCraft24

 

'Translucent Shards', Acrylic, Glass Beads, Stainless Steel Armature

NWCRAFT24 

June 20 - August 24

Schack Art Center

2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201

Northwest Designer Craftartists presents a survey of contemporary and traditional craft in America today created by members of NWDC and invited guest artists. All NWDC members are welcome to submit work to be selected by two esteemed jurors: Carol Sauvion, the Executive Director of the non-profit organization Craft in America and Sarah Traver, Director of Traver Gallery, Seattle.

This exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in craft and design, and to compare and contrast current and continuing trends in craftmaking. It promises to be a seminal exhibition marking today’s trends and tomorrow’s imaginings, bringing world-class craft artists to Washington. This is an opportunity for the public to learn and be inspired by the rich community of craft artists in the Northwest and across the country.

Learn more HERE

 

'Exquisite Ornament' at Bainbridge Arts in Crafts

'Corolla' & 'Entangled' are included in 'Exquisite Ornament' at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts on Bainbridge Island, WA. 

The exhibition runs April 5 through April 28, 2024. 

Learn more HERE 

"Throughout human history, our innate inclination towards ornamental expression has woven a rich narrative. As Elizabeth Gilbert eloquently penned, we are artisans driven to render things more beautiful than mere necessity dictates. In this collaboration with Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, we extend an invitation for you to contribute works that bear witness to our inherent desire to adorn not only ourselves but also the spaces and objects that surround us. 

The spectrum of acceptable submissions is broad – from wearable pieces to sculptural objects. Embracing various craft media, including ceramics, wood, fiber, glass, metals or a harmonious blend of these elements, we encourage the exploration of artistic boundaries.

You might craft jewelry from precious metals and stones, or perhaps you'll venture into uncharted territories, transforming recycled materials and repurposed objects into unexpected treasures. For some, this might be an opportunity to reimagine traditional metalsmithing or fiberworking techniques in unconventional forms. Whether your objective is to create something arrestingly captivating, eye-catching, or even dazzling, this exhibition will showcase the ornamental in all its forms."

Artists Include: Candyce Anderson, Lanny Bergner, Cheryl DeGroot, Barbara De Pirro, Mark Ditzler, Kate Dwyer, Gina Freuen, Zia Gipson, Marguerite Goff, Joan Hammond, Lois Harbaugh, Peggy Hitchcock, Steve Jensen, Bella Yongok Kim, Sharon Kita, Dorothy McGuinness, Meg Murch, Gabriela Nirino, April Ottey, Amy Roberts, R. Leon Russell, Laura Stangel Schmidt, Jean- Marie Tarascio, Cynthia Toops, David Traylor, Larkin Jean Van Horn, Barbara J. Walker, Judy Zugish.

 

It's all about the DOTS!

Developing the surface....

Many of you who have participated in my online events have noticed the progression of the artwork behind me. You all know how I love layers of pattern & texture! Here's a closer look at one of of my works in progress...

Interested in learning more about my techniques?

Check out all my upcoming workshops

HERE

 

Cascade, Kelp & Nectary

 Cascade, Kelp & Nectary are now in our online shop! 

This series of sculptures are all created using a combination of fiber & acrylic -- using familiar materials, methods & techniques in unconventional ways.  

Check them out HERE

Kelp (detail)

Cascade (detail)

Nectary (detail)

'Paper Made' Installation Images

 Enjoy this virtual tour of 'Paper Made', an exhibit hosted at Brattleboro Museum & Art Center in partnership with Fiber Art Now.

"Rolling paper into hundreds of multi-layered forms, Amy Genser interprets the colors of the setting sun in Summer Sundown. Barbara Hocker’s depiction of water in Shore to Shore takes the form of a stream emerging from the spine of a book; translucent undulations of paper suggest rushing water.  In par hasard, Linda Colsh also depicts water. Printed with tracings of creek stones on stitched and stained coffee filters, her book evokes conversations with friends over coffee and the transitions that come when one moves away from the familiar. Barbara De Pirro’s Blossom is also tied to nature; circles of painted paper each revealing textured worlds that accumulate and open out into a floral form. Marcia Vogler’s quilted Time Traveler’s Coat, which takes the form of a kimono, speaks to time travel and cultural intersections. In the garment Love My Sugar Daddy, Virginia Green uses U.S. currency to comment on the female body, desire, and commodity. Weaving together strands of paper and raffia, Libby Raab comments on disintegration and decay in Good Times, while conversely, Karen Gubitz weaves paper into geometric forms to speak about accumulation and urban life in her piece, Urban. Finally, Jo Stealey’s Dusters evokes the labor and ritual embedded both in the process of making the paper and in its final sculptural form." 

Learn more HERE

Images compliments of Brattleboro Museum & Art Center. 

'Paper Made' at Brattleboro Museum

Blossom is included in the Fiber Art Now exhibition 'Paper Made' at Brattleboro Museum and Art Center in Vermont!

Exhibition dates October 14 through February 11, 2024. 

Thanks also for the feature Brattleboro Museum & Art Center! 

Learn more HERE

 

My Online Shop!

Check out my latest Mixed Media Fiber & Paper Sculptures in our Online Store

 HERE

"My artwork has always reflected my fascination & appreciation of nature; however, in the last few years this has gained even more importance. My daily nature walks have not only nurtured but have continued to inspire me, increasing my desire to highlight this invaluable resource.

This series of sculptures are created using a combination of fiber, paper, acrylic & wire -- using familiar methods & techniques in unconventional ways. The process of making becomes an art meditation, a time of reflection & growth.”