Appearing at the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
from September 20, 2008 to February 1, 2009
A provocative and timely exhibition of work by international artists using fiber in unexpected and unorthodox ways, Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting illuminates a field of creative practice that is fresh, surprising, and engaging. Featuring 30 artists from seven countries, this exhibition will exhibit work that ranges from microknit garments (1:144 scale) to large-scale, site-specific installations. Artists employ a variety of media, from traditional yarns and laces, to found objects and video, and explore contemporary currents in art practice of socially engaged, participatory work.
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Freddie Robins, Craft Kills (detail), 2002
Machine-knitted wool, knitting needles
full installation: 8 ½ ft. x 27 in. x 15 in.
Photo: Douglas Atfield
Appearing at the Art Museum of South Texas
from January 15, 2009 to March 29, 2009
GlassWear combines two of the most vibrant and inventive areas in the decorative arts today--glass and jewelry--showcasing expressive works that are visually exciting and highly original in concept and execution. In this collaborative effort the Museum of Arts & Design and the Pforzheim Museum have called upon a diverse international group of jewelry makers to submit recent work s that feature glass prominently, or to create works especially for GlassWear
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Terhi Tolvanen (Netherlands), Fungus Vitreus Caerulens Brooch, 2003
Tourmaline, glass, silk, hazelnut wood, grape wood
4 ¾ x 2 x ¼ x 1/3/8”