TEXTILE ARTISTS
“Yarn/Rope/String” at the New Bedford Art Museum
I am thrilled to be included in the current
Yarn/Rope/String exhibition at the New Bedford Art Museum
DECEMBER 8, 2022 – MARCH 12, 2023
showing: “Profusion“, 2018, 8.5 x 24.5 x 7.75, Book board, mulberry paper, watercolor paper, canvas, hemp cord
Fiber Art Now and New Bedford Art Museum/Art Works! present Yarn/Rope/String
DECEMBER 8, 2022 – MARCH 12, 2023
The Fiber Art Now Yarn/Rope/String exhibitions were designed to encourage innovative use of fibers that artists incorporate into new and exciting works of art. The jurors for the 2021 and 2022 exhibitions in print had this to say about the expanse of this expressive niche of fiber art:
Yarn/Rope/String 2022 juror Michael F. Rohde has been weaving since 1973. His work is in the permanent collections of the George Washington University Museum, The Textile Museum in Washington, DC; the Mingei Museum in San Diego, California; the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles in San Jose, California; the Ventura County Museum of Art in Ventura, California; the Racine Art Museum in Racine, Wisconsin; and The Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. “It is always a special privilege to be given the chance to see a large body of work, but a challenge to select only a few,” said Rohde. “Some of the things I looked for and found include excellence in craftsmanship, new ways of expressing ideas with fiber, and occasionally work that addressed what happens outside of the studios yet impacts us all. Not all works embodied all criteria. This led to a selection that was diverse and hopefully with some things that are new to each of us.” michaelrohde.com
YARN/ROPE/STRING: FIBER ART NOW JURIED EXHIBITION
DECEMBER 8, 2022 – MARCH 12, 2023
Southwest Surfaces at Tubac Center of the Arts
I was thrilled to be part of:
Surface Design Association’s Southwest Regional Exhibition at Tubac Center of the Arts!
Annie Lopez, Juror
Exhibiting Artists
Elizabeth Abaravich, Amie Adelman, Lisa Jean Allswede, Jim Barry, Keri Bas, Julie Bates, Daiva Bergman Harris, Blair Cahill, Jan Caldwell, Cael Chappell, Claudia Cocco, Vicki Conley, Sue Conner, Beth Cunningham, Debra Disman, Diana Fox, Dellis Frank, Amelia Greco-Welden, Michele Hardy, Jackie Heupel, Stephanie Hilvitz, Dong Kyu Kim, Molly Koehn, Julie Kornblum, Mary-Ellen Latino, Karon Leigh, Nancy Lemke, Christine LoFaso, Viviana Lombrozo, Jeannie Mehl, Christine Miller, Jaya Miller, Kathy Nida, Marty Ornish, Nancy Peterson, Michael Rohde, Connie Rohman, Tamara Scott-Anderson, Danielle Shelley, Asher Sinclaire, Bonnie Smith, Karen Smith, Nancy Jo Smith, Karin Soderholm, Meredith Strauss, Sheila Tymon, Shelly White,Peggy Wiedemann, Emily Yarborough
I showed:
Excavation of the Interior”, 2021, 12 x 28 x 12.5″, wood, mulberry paper, watercolor paper, hemp cord, canvas, muslin
Annie Lopez, Juror
Annie Lopez creates narrative work presenting a dialogue about racism, stereotypes, the local art world, personal relationships and family. Most known for cyanotype work, she’s based in Phoenix, AZ.
Juror’s Statement
I was privileged to see some incredible art and had many “why didn’t I think of that?” moments.
Selecting work was challenging. My approach was for the exhibition to have a personality, not a theme. The final selections resonated with me; made a statement or displayed unusual approaches with words, design, or techniques. These works showcase the artist’s imagination through a variety of technical skills, and each provide insight into the maker
PieceWork: Threads of 2020
2020 has been a tremendous challenge for everyone.
I am honored to have been able to participate in a number of events, lists and and initiatives, designed to help us all, keep going.
Thank you for the opportunities.
Living through a Pandemic: Artists Experiment, Inspire and Persevere
My studio at 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, CA. 2020
“This article isn’t about making any new revelations in the world of art involving textiles. It is about sharing the work of contemporary artists who may not be known.” —Kristine Schomaker/Art and Cake
https://textileartsla.org/textile-month-2020-calendar/2020/7/10/material-identity
We have made it this far.
What does 2021 have in store?
TEXTILE ARTS LA SLAM!
The last Textile Slam! of 2020 was Tuesday evening October 27, 2020
Textile Slam! is 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. I was honored to present at this Slam!
Members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers are invited to talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring or have completed or would like help with.
The Slam! as a casual, community, conversation-oriented event.
This Slam! featured Lea Feinstein, Kathy Nida, and Debra Disman talking about current work, creating in a pandemic, thriving.
See the SLAM! and ENJOY!