Monthly Archives: June 2014

“Unexpected Weavings”

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An artist talk “How it’s made: Unexpected Weavings,” will be on Tuesday July 8th at 6:30pm by SDA member, Dorothy McGuinness to coincide with her solo show at the Jansen Art Center.  Dorothy will discuss her unique process of weaving forms and structures through the art of diagonal twill.  Dorothy approaches her work as a puzzle, which drives her to discover new shapes and weaving innovations using watercolor paper, painted and cut into very narrow uniform strips to build unique and intriguing forms that are encoded with energy and elegance.
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Dorothy’s show, “Unexpected Weavings,” at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, from July 3rd – August 1st, 2014. Opening reception will be Thursday July 3rd from 6-8pm.

$5 adults/ $3 children, seniors, and military.

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Jansen Art Center, 321 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264, 360-354-3600, www.jansenartcenter.org, W-Sa 11-8, Su 11-5.

 

Schack Opening Ready!

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This biennial collection of Northwest artists features a well-rounded variety of mediums to produce an eclectic and visually stimulating exhibit.

Opening Reception: June 19, 5-8pm

Awards Ceremony at 6:30pm

One more of our WA SDA artists has been accepted into this eclectic art show: Terri Shinn.

Terri’s first piece, “Entanglement” is made from acrylic, molding paste, cotton, and wire.

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Entanglement by Terri Shinn

 

Her second artwork, “Caste Relic” is also a unique mixed-media work made from abaca paper, acrylic, colored paper, linen thread, wood.

"Caste Relic" by Terri Shinn

“Caste Relic” by Terri Shinn

The exhibition has works of 87 different artists, with a wide range of work that will be of interest to our SDA members. The exhibit will run from June 19-August 2, 2014.   For more information on the artists and directions to the Schack Art Center go to their website at: http://www.schack.org/exhibits/19th-juried-art-show/#gallery

For more information on our other WA State SDA members represented in the exhibit go to: https://surfacedesignwa.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/come-see-wa-sda-members-at-the-schack-art-center/

Come see WA SDA Members at the Schack Art Center!

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The Schack Art Center is hosting their 19th Juried Art Show and several of our WA State Surface Design Association members were accepted into the show.  You are invited to attend the Artist reception on June 19 from 5-8 pm.

Show dates: June 19-August 2, 2014

There is a wide variety of techniques and styles to enjoy, such as this painted, fused, collaged and stitched artwork depicting a heron by Gay Jensen.

"Low Tide" by Gay Jensen

“Low Tide” by Gay Jensen

 

Claire B Jones‘ piece is  a 3-D sculpture created using free motion machine embroidery on canvas.

"Whole Surface: Confined 1" by Claire B. Jones

“Whole Surface: Confined 1” by Claire B. Jones

 

Samantha Frank has taken woven thread, cotton fabric, lace, beads, raw fleece to create three incredible woven sculptural headpieces.

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“Headpieces: Mourning, Marriage and Fertility” by Samantha Frank

Nancy Loorem’s piece includes the use of Cast bronze, reed, old Japanese hand drawn calligraphy from texts.

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Dorothy McGuinness has been influenced by traditional American and Native American basket weaving and has several pieces in the show.

"Threshold" by Dorothy McGuinness mad from watercolor paper, acrylic paint, and waxed linen thread.

“Threshold” by Dorothy McGuinness mad from watercolor paper, acrylic paint, and waxed linen thread.

The exhibition has works of 87 different artists, with a wide range of work that will be of interest to our SDA members.  For more information on the artists and directions to the Schack Art Center go to their website at: http://www.schack.org/exhibits/19th-juried-art-show/#gallery

Show location: Schack Art Center, 2921Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA, 98201

Reception: June 19, 5pm-8pm

Hours, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5