On Saturday, September 9, from 10 am to noon, fiber artist and juror Judith Content will lead a TAC tour of the 11th Biennial International Fiber Art exhibition at Sebastopol Center for the Arts (SEBARTS). Co-sponsored by SEBARTS and Surface Design Association, this show presents a distinct approach to innovative and traditional fiber techniques as well as contemporary concepts for the use of traditional and unusual materials. It highlights the many facets of 2-D and 3-D fiber art, including wearable and installation art. Textile artist and author of books on dyeing Ann Johnston was the co-juror.
This internationally acclaimed exhibition attracted 470 entries from France, Japan, Mauritius, England, Canada and 27 states. 61 pieces were selected.
Participation is limited to 20 individuals.
Faulty Towers: No Waste Fashion and the Inside Story, 2023. Plaited paper shopping bags and packing paper, sumi ink. Image courtesy of Barbara Shapiro
Fire Season. Wedge weave & eccentric weave tapestry; Wool. Image courtesy of Deborah Corsini
Ontogenesis. Ramie and Silk fabric and colored sewing threads, by hand. Image courtesy of Youngmi Angela Pak
Image descriptions: three images of textile work: a set of tottering stacked orange baskets with one spilled over; a tapestry of zig zag patterns in red, orange, and black with black outlines; a sculpturally folded, pale abstract cocoon shape suspended in air
