Surface Art Association Fiber Stories

I’m trying to get out more to these kind of exhibits, they happen all over the city, I just need a kick in the butt to go. Luckily The Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center in Burbank is close to my home. Which begs the question. Why has it taken me so long to get here???First of all, I listened to my own advice and I looked up. What an interesting building!Not part of the exhibit, I’m guessing this is Betsy Lueke. Her image is made out of buttons, and all kinds of art tools form the frame.

I was greeted by two pieces of work from Maureen Cox. I’ve sort of lost touch with her, we met years ago at a quilt show. She was a fabric designer and I was just starting school in that field. For years we both belonged to the Wearable Art Connection, but as friendships do, this one faded away. No hard feelings, just life. So I always enjoy seeing her work pop up. The top piece is clearly utilizing rust as a design element. I remember when we were first introduced to that via Japanese textile art. Maureen has never let go. Needless to say, I really like her owl.Linda Stone. In Memory of the Thomas Fire. This occurred less than a year ago and now so much more of California is burning. 

Sherry Davis Kleinman, Serene Reflections

Most of the works are Art Quilts, I do enjoy these very much, but this style of Art Quilt hasn’t changed in over 20 years. I think that was my problem with this exhibit, I’ve seen it before. Some of the pieces were in other shows that this Association has put on. I love seeing women working with fiber, but to me, these are lovely craft pieces. This is an expression of these women, of their work. Art? I don’t know, if they want to call it art, that is fine. This artist whos’ name I didn’t get, also has a similar quilt with pears. What can I say, I’m drawn to pomegranates.This was called an inside-out quilt.  Definitely one of the more original works.Fun three D. Reminds me of my doll making days.Smadar Knobler had a number of three D silk pieces. I met her 20 years ago and bought a ruana from her. It is beautiful, I really should use this more often!