In case you missed it, September was NYC Textile MonthIX!
Here are some exhibits on view this fall beyond September that might be of particular interest to modern quilters, and anyone inspired by or curious about fiber arts. Visit NY Textile Month’s website for a complete list.
YOROKE-ORI: Ondulé Weaving by Yukiko Yokoyama
Through Sunday October 6th, at Loop of the Loom – Dumbo Brooklyn, NY, 11201 Reception party: Thursday, October 3, 6pm – 8pm
Yokoyama has been particularly captivated by the allure of yoroke-ori, and has developed her unique techniques one after another combining them with dyeing techniques. “Yoroke” is the weaving that is characterized by wave-like patterns created by altering the spacing of warp threads using specialized fan-shaped reeds, and Yokoyama is one of the few Yoroke weavers in the world.
Crossroads: Textile Intersections
Through Thursday, October 10th, at 219 Johnson Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11206 By appointment email mary@maryjaeger.com or call 917-416-2686
Ana Lisa Hedstrom (San Francisco) creates abstract and geometric patterns developed from the concepts of Japanese Shibori. Her signature art textiles are included in the collections of the Cooper Hewitt, The DeYoung Museum, The Museum of Craft and Design among others.
Jorie Johnson (Kyoto) designs and produces unique handmade woolen felt creations using her own innovative expressions of the 8,000-year-old central-Asian technique of feltmaking. She exhibits her contemporary feltworks in galleries, shops, and museums around the world.
Mary Jaeger (New York City) designs a collection of innovative hand-dyed stitch resist textiles conscious of sustainability, eco-friendly techniques and couture sewing. Her one-of-a-kind collections are available at her Brooklyn atelier, juried trade shows, galleries and fine shops worldwide.
New Work By Sue Allbert Of Various Mediums Inc.
Through Wednesday, November 6th, at M PATMOS 358 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11217 Open Hours: Tuesday to to Sunday 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Photo by Sue AllbertPhoto by Sue Allbert
Mending, combining and re-configuring found and vintage textile scraps, Sue creates abstract compositions, essentially painting with fabrics. Her process is slow, deliberate, and instinctual, born of a deep love of fabrics and rooted in the traditions of quilting and mending that she learned as a child. Transforming and repurposing these common, everyday materials she asks the viewer to pause and take a closer look, to consider the histories of these fabrics and the new stories they are telling.
M.PATMOS designs modern wardrobe staples and sophisticated, textural knitwear meant to be passed down to future generations. Focused on high quality and minimizing our environmental impact, they’ve worked with small family owned factories and workshops for many years, merging sustainable artisan hand crafted techniques and technology to create beautiful designs in luxurious, natural fibers. They opened their shop in the fall of 2018 in Brooklyn, New York where they focus on bringing the best from like minded independent designers.
Galactic Garden: New Woven Artworks by Robin Kang
Through Monday, November 11th, at Winter Garden Gallery 230 Vesey Street New York, NY, 10080 Open for viewing Mon-Sat: 10am–8pm, Sun: 11am–7pm
“Galactic Garden” by Robin Kang celebrates the fusion of organic wisdom from ancient civilizations and electronic futurism. Inspired by her travels to the Amazon rainforest, where she studied indigenous textile techniques and medicinal plant technologies, “Galactic Garden” merges the traditional craft of weaving with modern computational methods. This integration envisions a harmonious coexistence between technological advancements and ecology.
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