Saturday, October 10, 2009

Fiber Art Exhbition




The Fiber Artists of San Antonio have their annual exhibition going on this month. It is at Gallery Nord through October 29th. The exhibit features a variety of fiber art from 25 artists and includes artcloth, art quilts, art dolls, wearable art, handmade paper and hand stitching. Below are some photos of the exhibit and reception.

















Eight awards were given out this year. Normally there are 5, however the juror wanted to recognize several additional pieces. Below are photos of the award winning pieces from this year's show.








Most Innovative Use of Materials


Ole by Pat Schulz and Laura Jeanne Pitts


This colorful and whimsical piece was created with Oil of Olay face cloths.










Best Interpretation of a Concept


Pangolin Scales by Caryl Gaubatz


This piece, created from rusted and dyed fabric, beautifully represents the scales of a South American animal called the Pangolin.








Warrior Artist Award


Attracting Opposites, by Laurel Gibson

This piece was made with used coffee filters and features extensive hand stitching and beading.




Surface Design Association Award of Excellence


Peacock Palace by Caryl Gaubatz


This beautiful silk jacket features a variety of surface design techniques, including degummed organza, shibori and screenprinting.





Honorable Mention


Compassionate Mother by Linda Rael


This figurative representation of two birds features hand sculpted and painted faces and detailed hand stitching and beading.





Third Place


Balancing Fate by Laura Ann Beehler


The juror chose this piece for it's simplicity and use of color. The piece features hand stitching and metal leaf.






Second Place


The Raven by Georgia Zwartjes


This piece features "feathers" made of silk that has been frayed and trimmed and is accented by an antique beaded strand.









First Place


I Am . . . Love by Lisa Kerpoe


This piece was chosen for the design and use of color. It is accented with hand stitched beads and metal leaf.




1 comment:

  1. Congratulations on your first place, Lisa! Well-deserved! I love this piece!

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