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FANTASTIC FIBERS: 2024 Fiber Art Exhibit
See how regional artists exploit the creative potential of textiles to create new, exciting and meaningful works. From its roots as a practical craft, quilting has evolved into an art form in its own right. And contemporary fiber artists incorporate many materials and techniques to create new, unexpected art forms. Don't miss this exciting exhibit!
Fantastic Fibers: the 2024 Fiber Art Show will be on exhibit in the gallery through the month of May.
Fantastic Fibers: the 2024 Fiber Art Show will be on exhibit in the gallery through the month of May.
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW
John Melecsinsky Memorial Award
What Remains . . . No Pain
Catherine Whall Smith
John Melecsinsky Memorial Award
What Remains . . . No Pain
Catherine Whall Smith
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
The John Melecsinsky Memorial Best in Show award goes to the quilt “WHAT REMAINS… NO PAIN” BY CATHERINE WHALL SMITH. It is a fine example of studied composition and the use of negative space. The color, texture, and mix of pattern and line tell a story, as does the subject of the quilt. It is stunning.
1st PLACE
Love & Death
Lily Stabile
Love & Death
Lily Stabile
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
The First Place Award goes to LOVE & DEATH BY LILY STABILE. The intricate beadwork and embroidery in this piece draw the viewer in, giving more to look at than when seen at first glance. What an amazing three-dimensional work of art.
2nd PLACE
Autumn Rhapsody
Paula Klingerman
Autumn Rhapsody
Paula Klingerman
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
The Second Place Award goes to AUTUMN RHAPSODY BY PAULA KLINGERMAN. The viewer is immediately drawn to the cohesive color story and beautiful applique design, and the workmanship on this piece is stellar.
3rd PLACE
Family Portrait
Ivy Strauss
Family Portrait
Ivy Strauss
JUDGE'S COMMENTS
The Third Place Award goes to FAMILY PORTRAIT BY IVY STRAUSS. Fanciful faces with depth and personality sketched on a sewing machine - what a fun and joyful and artistic way to celebrate humanity.
VIRTUAL EXHIBIT
JUDGE'S STATEMENT
Vivika Hansen DeNegre
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"What a beautiful collection of fiber art! The pieces in this show represent the talent, dedication, and creativity of a wide variety of fiber artists. I was impressed with the range of their work - from three-dimensional mixed media and garments to traditional pieced and pictorial art quilts. Each piece was outstanding, and the beauty that can only be achieved with fabric, fiber, and thread made judging this collection even more difficult. Congratulations to all who participated and shared their work."
ABOUT VIVIKA HANSEN DeNEGRE
Vivika Hansen DeNegre is a longtime advocate for fiber arts and a life-long quilt lover and maker. Her passion for art, creativity, fabric, and thread began as a young child and has influenced her both personally and professionally. After a successful career in biotech and a hiatus to raise her family, Vivika served as the Editor of Quilting Arts Magazine for 12 years, creating a legacy of content that spanned from a PBS TV series to art, modern, and contemporary quilting publications. She recently retired from publishing but continues to be active in the arts community, serving on the boards of The Modern Quilt Guild and the Guilford Art Center. In her free time, she loves to hike, write, paint, knit, and quilt. |
