Interwoven Narratives
A juried exhibition at TAG, The Art Gallery, juried by Kate Irwin, Department Head and Curator of Costume and Textiles of the RISD Museum. This exhibit celebrates the artistry of fiber and is part of the Gather Fiber Arts Symposium taking place in and around Boston.
The show features the work of 38 fiber artists exploring the depth, texture and storytelling power of art. My piece, It Doesn’t Get Bigger Than This, describes my relationship with my sisters. Even though we are far apart we often share seeds and stories of our gardens with each other.
CoWMOONITY
Based on the life-size Cow Parade art installations, this public art event is located at 3 Adams St in Natick, MA. Nine artists were selected to present their cow vision. I created Geraldine, The Kentucky Derby Cow. Geraldine always wanted to win the derby but alas, she is a cow. However that didn’t stop her from dreaming! She is shown atop the winner’s circle wearing a crown and blanket of hand-created wet felted roses. Next to her is her felted first place trophy.
Memories
Memories is a spectular show hosted at the Gallery Twist gallery in Lexington, MA. Among items of mine selected to appear in this show is “Remembrance.” This piece highlights the symbols of poppies and a cardinal used when remembering loved ones.
Orange Line
The Piano Craft Gallery on Tremont Street is the site where you can view “Connections.” The show is called Orange Line - Connecting Neighborhoods North to South. The Orange Line acts as a metaphorical thread which traces its way through the cite and suburbs of Boston. This line services a diverse number of neighborhoods. This exhibition recognizes commonality through a shared use of the train line, the actual tone of orange, and the world of fibers.
In “Connections” my black fiber highlights the rails while the orange circles signify the stops along the Orange Line. The contour stitching demonstrates that the impact of one stops intersects and impacts with other areas (stops). We are all connected and impacted by the actions and love of others.
Connections is an ironic name for my work since I create fiber connections in all of my art using a wet felting process. Using sheep wool as my medium, I add soap and water to open the fibers and then agitate and manipulate the fibers to CONNECT and create the handmade fabric.
TAG, The Art Gallery
I am thrilled to be a founding member of the newest art gallery in SoWa, TAG, created by Claudia Fiks.
Startling Unpredictability: The Art of New Beginnings
This title is based on Hannah Arendt's reflections on the nature of beginnings and their inherent unpredictability provide a powerful framework for understanding human ion, innovation, and freedom. Her ideas inspire us to embrace the potential for newness and change, both in our personal lives and in our collective endeavors.
LOCATION: 460 Harrison Ave, 2C, Boston at SoWA, Arts and Design District
The Flower Market
Opening on September 4th at 6:00 PM, a micro gallery in Natick, GALLERY 01760, will be hosting my work. I am depicting a miniature flower market, making flowers, windows, signage, and a brick path using nothing but sheep’s wool! Hope to see you there.
Lyrical
Gallery TWIST
How does music affect your life? For this theme, my ‘Ebony and Ivory” series of black and white items were selected for display and sale.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
GalaTEA FinE Art
I often use my work to shed light on topics that concern me. I was honored to have this piece displayed at Galatea for their Let There Be light show. It is truly unbelievable that I am raising daughters and granddaughters in 2023 that do not have control over their own bodies. I’ve created this Roe game jersey to represent that this battle was won over 50 years ago, yet the game goes on. I used an off white fiber to demonstrate a vintage feel as we step back in time and vintage thinking with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The Roe jersey hangs on a female bust sculptured from wire because the women are carrying the weight of this issue. Where numbers usually are placed on a game jersey, this jersey displays an XO – because males have responsibility in this situation as well - yet the result of their actions does not change the course of their bodies or lives.
FeAST
MosESIAN ART GALLERY
My abundant fruit salad and other pieces were chosen to demonstrate how food can be represented in the visual arts.
Spring Awakening
Belmont Gallery of Art
What says Spring more than cherry blossoms? Art was created using a wet felting process to create the background. I then created and stitched on 3D cherry blossoms and beads.
Pairings
Gallery Twist
Did the call for art say “Pairings?” Oh, I thought it was pearing and entered two enormous pears. Seriously though, I was thrilled to have my pair of pears highlighted on the show card for the Pairings show at Gallery Twist. The various colors of yellow wool and viscose brought a ripening look to this gorgeous pear (pair).
Lasting Impressions
Gallery Twist
Fabulous show at Gallery Twist, Lexington, MA included many of my wooly vessels as well as “Unbreakable” a wool balloon dog.
Artisan’s Shop
New London, NH
You can find these red/white/blue beauties in the Artisan’s shop in New London NH celebrating summer holidays. I create the fabric by hand using a wet felting technique. I then manipulate the fabric into floral shapes for the arrangements.
Sensory Play
Creative HUb Woo
Curated by CreativeHubWoo in Worcester, this show encouraged everyone to TOUCH the art! I love participating in these kind of shows. I featured three pieces, all made of soft wools and silks. Touch away!
Pearse Museum
Dublin, Ireland
My wool work has gone INTERNATIONAL! “Here Comes the Sun…Flower” will be displayed as part of the Stained Glass Wool art Exhibit in the Spring of 2022 at the Pearse Museum in Dublin, Ireland.
Put Together
Gallery Z
The artist co-op at Gallery Z in Lowell, MA is curating the show “Put Together.” The three pieces of mine selected for the show are:
- Opposites Attract
- “Stained Glass” Wool Poppy
- My Favorite Things
All SHE WROTE BOOKs
Somerville, MA
This store in Assembly Row in Somerville, MA created a display of books complementing my handmade wool and silk flowers. They also displayed my “You Are Worthy” quilt in the store.
Artisan’s Shop
New london, NH
You can always check out my latest handmade wool flowers and other items at the Artisan’s Shop in New London, NH.
Human/Nature
Mosesian Art Gallery
The Human/Nature show at the Mosesian Gallery in Watertown, MA displays works reflecting on the natural environment. My piece, SCORCHED, demonstrated the impact of humans and wild fires on our environment.
Exploring the World of Fibers
LExArt
LexArt hosted an AMAZING fiber show during the month of January featuring beautiful fiber work. I displayed and SOLD! two pieces in the show. Thank you LexArt.
Cool, Calm, & Collected
Gallery Twist
Weavings and wool vessels were among my contributions to the show at Gallery Twist in Lexington, MA. The softness of this work can establish the sense of calm in any room. Of course it’s always a bonus when pieces sell!
Vessel WorkshoP
Colby Sawyer College
Create a 3D vessel out of merino wool using supplies provided. Donations accepted to the 9/11 Memorial Fund.
Bright
Gallery Z
The Bright show at GalleryZ highlighted art that shines light and color to make the world a brighter place. The show is full of hope and optimism for 2022.
FunctionAL ART
Gallery Z
You won’t want to miss this show! The walls and cafe are full of amazing art from 15 artists from June 5th - June 27th. Located on Market St in Lowell, the cafe has indoor and outdoor seating for your food and drinks. I am displaying wall art as well as floral bouquets and cozy books.
ArtiSan’s
Shop
New London, NH
Contributing artist to the selection of handmade items available at Artisan’s in New London, NH. Items vary according to the season - but you will almost always find some of my signature wool felted flowers there.
FELT WORKS
Come see me at the Avenue C & Friends Market on May 22, 2021. The farm will open that day and there will be hot dogs and ice cream! I will have many wool items to purchase. We will be outdoors and masks will be optional with social distancing encouraged.
The Chemistry of FiberLaB
Lexart
Two pieces of mine, Doris and You Are Worthy, welcomed gallery visitors to this amazing show. The show was an exhibition of the work of artists that worked together in Jodi Colella’s FiberLab.
Members Juried SHow
ConCord Art
“Rising Tides” demonstrates the need to address climate change, this wool sculptural piece contains buoys attached to a vintage clam rake. The rake signifies that there are many that depend on food from the sea and the rising waters puts this food source in danger. Displayed and sold at the Members Juried Sculpture Show At Concord Art.
Illumination
Gallery TWist
Many wall art and sculptural pieces of mine will be on display and available for purchase at Gallery Twist in Lexington from 12/1/20 - 1/3/21. You can view the show in person or virtually through their web site.
Please TOuch The Art
MoSesian Gallery
One of the most amazing shows ever! This show encourages all attendees to touch the art. Coordinated with the Perkins school for the Blind, the artists information cards are printed in Braille, making this show accessible to all. ‘Feeling Blue” provided a variety of textiles to pour your hands over.
In Love with COlor thEW Gallery
An art event celebrating color at the W Gallery in Wayland MA. The walls will be lined with glorious pieces of art full of color. I will display “Feeling Blue” during the show.
Perceptions of Self(ie)
MoSEsian ART Gallery
How do you see yourself? How do others view you? Artists demonstrate the answers to those questions and more at this show at the Mosesian Arts in Watertown, MA. Of course, my entry was a selfie made out of wool.
Concord Art WalK
Concord, MA
Store fronts in Concord, MA came alive with works of local artists. The Concord Bookshop window was the background for pieces I created to honor classic children’s books: Owl Babies, Charlotte’s Web, Winnie the Pooh, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar."