FiberArt Exhibit

A friend and I went to see the Columbia FiberArt Guild's exhibit at Portland's Museum of Contemporary Craft today. It was very cool. A smaller exhibit than I expected, but still thoroughly enjoyable. Each of 21 artists has just one piece, and each is uniquely thought-provoking. Our own Laura Joy Fendel has a moving fabric construction with Hebrew text, and my guest was so impressed that I "know the artist."

If you haven't seen this exhibit yet, you've gotta move fast! It's only there till this Saturday. It's in the "Lab," upstairs, in conjunction with a larger exhibit focused on Books. Also, be sure to spend a few minutes in the gift Gallery downstairs to see some awesome fine craft works.

Museum of Contemporary Craft
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, Oregon 97209
tel. 503 223 2654

Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm
First Thursdays 11 am - 8pm

Laura Joy!

A piece by our very own Laura Joy Fendel has been selected as one of 21 to be included in a special exhibit at Portland's Museum of Contemporary Craft. The Community Showcase exhibit includes works of art by members of the Columbia FiberArts Guild, exploring the theme of "text." Laura's piece is a fabric sculpture with Marcia Falk's version of the Hebrew "Modeh Ani" blessing. The exhibition lasts through December 4th.

Museum of Contemporary Craft
724 NW Davis Street
Portland, Oregon 97209
tel. 503 223 2654

Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm
First Thursdays 11 am - 8pm

Working and Dreaming

Laura Joy Fendel writes:

I've completed 3 new pieces, ready for review and critique tomorrow night. Very excited about my collaged fabric, and 3-dimension on top of 3-dimension. Working on a series of vessels that are not conventional shapes, and stenciled Hebrew letters... from Kabbalah.

Formulating the design, color, meshing those with the shape of the vase, along with the sewing technique is challenging me tonight. Sometimes the process happens with serendipity, sometimes with struggle. Actually, I'd like a chocolate break. Would that give me Ruach, and Ahseeyah? Yes, I think so.

I've joined the Columbia FiberArts Guild, attended a fabulous meeting, and I'm looking forward to another in two weeks, along with a two day class with a national quilter. I have found several new books that speak to my kind of creative process, and also advance my skill level.

I dream of an organized permanent studio, dedicated only to my fiber passion, and not sharing with a small guest room/office.

Dreaming of a trip to Europe with other fabric junkies, seeing the sites, living with local families, and rejoicing in discovering treasure troves of unique fabrics. Sharing the glee with other passionate, fun loving women. It will come in due time. What does European chocolate taste like... in Europe???

Laura Joy
August 24, 2009
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