Fiber Art Exhibit
THE FABRIC OF OUR JOURNEY: 2022 Fiber Art Exhibit
On Exhibit: May 7 - May 31, 2022
Judge: Janet Leombruni
Judge: Janet Leombruni
AWARD WINNERS
BEST IN SHOW - John Melecsinsky Memorial Award - Connecticut's Charter Oak by Diane Cadrain
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1st PLACE: Second Home by Kate Themel
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2nd PLACE: Renaissance Box by Laura Lugo
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3rd PLACE: Tying Up The Hay #9 by Catherine Whall Smith
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HONORABLE MENTION
Pond Lily by Kathleen Burns
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Yellow-Bellied Flicker by Carol Vinick
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VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
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JUROR'S STATEMENT
There is a certain incredible energy in this Fiber Exhibition brought to fruition by the artists’ processes that is expressed directly from their souls.
This is evident through the bold, intricate line work, the complexity of design, choices in fibers and stitch work, colors and textures leaping forward, or colliding in luscious pattern and textures…..all for the benefit of the viewer. We are able to discern this energy through the creative, knowing hands of each artist…. each piece pushing the limits of the materials and inventiveness of the artist.
This energy--soulfully driven-- is what drew me to identify uniqueness, an intent of meaning, playfulness or emotion on the part of the award winners.
That being said, I am truly honored and inspired by the incredibly diverse works from all the contributing artists. Viewing the works, I felt privileged to have a window into the energy and soul of each artist’s process. All of the work showcased originality, artistic voice, and intense technical skill. I look forward to hopefully meeting all of you through your work again.
- Janet Leombruni
This is evident through the bold, intricate line work, the complexity of design, choices in fibers and stitch work, colors and textures leaping forward, or colliding in luscious pattern and textures…..all for the benefit of the viewer. We are able to discern this energy through the creative, knowing hands of each artist…. each piece pushing the limits of the materials and inventiveness of the artist.
This energy--soulfully driven-- is what drew me to identify uniqueness, an intent of meaning, playfulness or emotion on the part of the award winners.
That being said, I am truly honored and inspired by the incredibly diverse works from all the contributing artists. Viewing the works, I felt privileged to have a window into the energy and soul of each artist’s process. All of the work showcased originality, artistic voice, and intense technical skill. I look forward to hopefully meeting all of you through your work again.
- Janet Leombruni
ABOUT JANET LEOMBRUNI
Janet Leombruni is a painter based in Wethersfield, Connecticut. An art teacher in an urban setting, much of her work tells of the gritty struggles of students she has known, their families, and the difficult positions they find themselves having to deal with. Leombruni’s paintings also explore relationships, sometimes utilizing fables, Greek myths and Renaissance themes, inviting the viewer into sometimes uncomfortable, raw situations.
Janet has exhibited at SOHO20 in NYC, Connecticut Women Artists National Juried Show, Fresh Art in San Rafael, CA, and numerous galleries throughout Connecticut including, Gallery on the Green, Canton, Gallery 53, Meriden, New Britain Museum of American Art, Artspace, Hartford, Zihlka Gallery at Wesleyan University, Monastary Gallery of Art, West Hartford, Saltbox Gallery in West Hartford, CT+6 at the Clubhouse Gallery in West Hartford, Samuel S. T. Chen Fine Arts Center Gallery, CCSU, New Britain, Art League of New Britain, and Traveling Sketchbook Library in Brookline, NYC, receiving numerous awards. She is a board member of CT Womens’s Artists. Leombruni studied with Rudolph Zallinger, Lloyd Glasson and Paul Zimmerman at the Hartford Art School and later with Mike Alewitz, Rachel Saporin and Mark Strathy. She received her BFA at Hartford Art School, MA from UCONN, and Post Master’s in Painting and Art Education at CCSU.
Janet has exhibited at SOHO20 in NYC, Connecticut Women Artists National Juried Show, Fresh Art in San Rafael, CA, and numerous galleries throughout Connecticut including, Gallery on the Green, Canton, Gallery 53, Meriden, New Britain Museum of American Art, Artspace, Hartford, Zihlka Gallery at Wesleyan University, Monastary Gallery of Art, West Hartford, Saltbox Gallery in West Hartford, CT+6 at the Clubhouse Gallery in West Hartford, Samuel S. T. Chen Fine Arts Center Gallery, CCSU, New Britain, Art League of New Britain, and Traveling Sketchbook Library in Brookline, NYC, receiving numerous awards. She is a board member of CT Womens’s Artists. Leombruni studied with Rudolph Zallinger, Lloyd Glasson and Paul Zimmerman at the Hartford Art School and later with Mike Alewitz, Rachel Saporin and Mark Strathy. She received her BFA at Hartford Art School, MA from UCONN, and Post Master’s in Painting and Art Education at CCSU.
