Honored to do this work….here are Teaching Artistry Highlights.
Artists' Books
“Against the ruin of the world, there is only one defense….”
“Against the ruin of the world, there is only one defense: the creative act“. —Kenneth Rexroth
Remain defended.
Textile Arts Los Angeles SLAM!
I was thrilled to participate in the most recent Textile Arts LA “TEXTILE SLAM!”
Textile Slam! is a casual, community, conversation-oriented event, and an opportunity for friendly conversation and networking, featuring a rotating slate of presenters, each of whom deliver an informal six-minute (or less!) slide show / improv / show-and-tell presentation.
Attendees are members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers to talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring or have completed or would like help with
I was honored to join artists Lea Feinstein and Kathy Nida via ZOOM in presenting for the most recent SLAM, the last in 2020, to share current work and how we are creating and moving our work forward during the pandemic.
Click here to enjoy this presentation!
The Book As Art v 8: Infinity Artist Showcase
What an honor to participate in this artist showcase for the exhibition: The Book as Art v.8: Infinity.
It was thrilling to be in conversation with Joe Davich, Executive Director of the Georgia Center for the Book, supported by Ally Wright, Ph.D., Program Assistant, in concert with fellow artists Julie Fordham, Nicole Polonsky (all the way from London), Chris Revelle and Christian Feneck.
Watch and listen here:
An Open Book
When one book closes…another one opens…
or, something like that.
I was thrilled to be a part of the 2020 California Open Exhibition at TAG Gallery in LA.
“I like the ‘openness’ of the California Open concept,” said juror Kate Mothes, “so in my selections I tried to maintain a diversity of ideas and themes, and to the best of ability with the information at hand, include artists of diverse backgrounds. With this in mind, I also considered the craftsmanship of each work, and included a range of media types. It was a pleasure to review all of the submissions to this year’s open call, and I thank TAG Gallery for inviting me to participate as juror this year!”
“Falling“, 2019, 7″ x 24.5″ x 10.5”, mixed media (book board, mulberry paper, hemp cord, paperboard)
It sold.
CRAFTING HISTORIES online
It has been an honor to work with Craft Contemporary to lead:
CRAFTING HISTORIES
Bookmaking Online Workshop
“The Art of the Book: Crafting Our Stories By Hand is an online workshop series specifically designed by Craft Contemporary and artist Debra Disman for adults over the age of 55. This program is made possible by funding from Aroha Philanthropies and is part of a nationwide campaign to bring thoughtful and specialized programs to a valuable population that is often undeserved by arts institutions.
Workshop participants were introduced to ideas of storytelling through materials and the handmade. They were encouraged to tell their own stories using paper and everyday materials, while exploring what the term book means, why books are important, and how they have functioned through time and culture.”
See our extraordinary participants and their work here….and prepare to be amazed.
