Here's a sneak peek of the gallery at Edwardsville Arts Center for the Material Revival Show.
We have over 40 fabulous fiber works up and we want YOU to see them. Please stop by Friday evening for the grand opening 6 to 8 pm. Delight in the collaboration work of Erin Cork Woolfolk, Sarah Gillespie, Jo Stealey, Laura Strand, Erin Vigneau Dimick and Pat Vivod.
Jo Stealey Landscape 2015 16 panels 20" x 20" each processed pecan leaves, silk organza, gold leaf |
You have to see this work in person! We are ecstatic to include a section of Jo Stealey's new landscape work. It is 14 feet long! This is the first time it is being exhibited in the United States. Jo will be at the reception!
Laura Strand Crescent Web 2015
45 wide x 35 high
(fabric from Pat Vivod)
screen print and gold leaf on rust dyed fabric
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We moved some walls to accommodate more work. This shot includes work of Jo Stealey, Sarah Gillespie and Pat Vivod |
Work by Pat Vivod, Erin Cork Woolfolk and Laura Strand can be seen in this shot |
If you can't make the opening, consider attending our gallery talk planned for Sunday October 4, 3 to 5 pm. It's part of Fiber East self guided tour. For information on other venues that day visit the Innovations in Textiles page at www.craftalliance.org
EAC's regular gallery hours
Wednesday to Friday, 10 to 4
Saturday, 11-3
Gallery phone - 618-655-0337
Sarah Gillespie Cyclic Constituents 2015
Cotton blotting papers with prints of soy wax courtesy of Erin Cork-Woolfolk
Handmade cattail paper and acrylic
H: 28.25” x W: 27. 75”
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Erin Vigneau Dimick 2015 work for Material Revival |
Exquisite framing set off Erin Vigneau Dimick's work with delicate silk (from Pat Vivod and Jo Stealey), embroidery, and collage that seem to float midair.