detail from Erica Harris's "String Funeral"
Over the weekend we finalized the list of artists/makers participating in the upcoming show at the Textile Arts Center/Oak Knit Studio Gallery and I am very happy to finally be able to share the details with you!
GOOD WORK: A May Day celebration of the makers and making of textiles
April 29 – June 12, 2011
Opening Reception: Friday, April 29, 7-10PM
Hands-on workshops and celebration: Sunday, May 1, 2-5PM
Artist talks to be announced
Featuring artists/makers: Abigail Doan, Atefeh Khas, Belinda Smith, Charlene Lam, El Hombre Sobre la Tierra in collaboration with Global Goods Partners and Via Nativa, Erica Harris, Erin Considine, Hillary Steel, Jill Magi, Maya Valladares, Michele Pred, and Susan Weltman
detail from Charlene Lam's "I am a Sewing Worker"
For this juried show, artists and designers were invited to submit works for the inaugural exhibit in the Oak Knit Studio Gallery with their own broad interpretation of “Good Work.” What has emerged is a meaningful body of work that touches on labor, justice, gender, care, fair trade, the hand, immigration, community, skill and craftsmanship.
detail from Atefeh Khas's "Wig"
A May Day Celebration and afternoon of hands-on workshops is scheduled for May 1st. Join us to make and mingle with some of the show’s participating artists:
Erin Considine will give natural dye demos using dyes you can easily obtain in the grocery store or your garden.
Abigail Doan will connect you with a collective of Iranian environmental fiber artists through an exchange of handmade peace bracelets.
Maya Valladeres will help you screen print or stitch an image of a garment worker onto an item of clothing, bringing you closer to those who make what you wear.
And of course, together we will create the ribbons to weave a Maypole! The Maypole is an invitation for everyone in the community to contribute to the gallery exhibit with their own creative textile practice. You can choose to crochet, knit, or stitch your contribution. Everyone’s work will be hung in the gallery at the end of the day.
What to bring
An item of clothing (or two) for screen printing and/or stitching
If you have a special piece of yarn or cloth that you would like to add to the maypole ribbons feel free to bring them, but we will also have lots of materials on hand
Free and Open to the Public. Please rsvp to rsvp@textileartscenter.com
At the Textile Arts Center/Oak Knit Studio Gallery
505 Carroll St. between 3rd and 4th Ave in Brooklyn
Closest subway: R train to Union st.
detail from Maya Valladares's participatory installation
