Exhibition Views of Small Expressions 2022, photos by Stacey Meineke.
Small Expressions 2022
Group exhibition produced by Handweavers Guild of America
Juried by Cameron Taylor-Brown
April 22–June 3, 2023
Open Saturdays, 1pm–4pm and by appointment
Studio 203 is pleased to present Small Expressions 2022, a group exhibition juried by Los Angeles-based artist and curator, Cameron Taylor-Brown. Produced by the Handweavers Guild of America, Small Expressions is an annual exhibition showcasing contemporary, small-scale fiber work in a range of media. Each piece is no larger than 15 inches in any direction, inviting viewers to closely examine the work and intimately experience the artist’s hand. Touching on a number of themes, such as social issues, memory, and material exploration, Taylor-Brown notes, “Small Expressions 2022 reflects the vibrant depth and breadth of contemporary textile art… Fiber is an expressive medium with a rich and complex history, and it is my hope that the pieces selected for this exhibit will inspire contemplation and thoughtful conversation.” Work on view includes weaving, soft sculpture, interlacing, basket making, bead weaving, and embroidery.
The purpose of Small Expressions is to increase the awareness of contemporary fiber art and uplift its perceived value while providing opportunities for artists. This exhibition has toured throughout the Southeastern U.S., and will conclude its travels here in Los Angeles. Studio 203 is able to bring this exhibition to L.A. through the support of our generous sponsors: Material Encounters, Cameron Taylor-Brown, Southern California Handweavers Guild, Textile Arts | Los Angeles, Peggy Wiedemann and Ben Cuevas.
Participating artists include: Kadey Ambrose, Loren Batt, Ghislaine Bazir, Al Canner, Carolyn Carson, Sharon Crary, Jean Fausser, Susan Fedenia, Paula Giovanini-Morris, Lydia Tjioe Hall, Kimberley Harding, Amanda Jeffrey, Jean Koon, Annetta Kraayeveld, Brecia Kralovic-Logan, Tina Linville, Nancy Middlebrook, Jennifer Moore, Katy Nygard, Ellen Ramsey, Shanna Robinson, Elizabeth Rogers, Jenny Schu, Jeanne Sisson, Felicitas Sloves, Rebecca Smith, Kathe Todd-Hooker, Anie Toole, Rebecca Voris, Sue Weil, Marcia Weiss, Peggy Wiedemann, Nancy Wohlenberg and Bonnie Zimmer.
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About Cameron Taylor-Brown
Cameron Taylor-Brown was introduced to textiles by artist Ed Rossbach at the University of California, Berkeley, and studied textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, where she later taught woven design. Since 1985, she has lived in Los Angeles where she is active in arts and education. Her work is widely exhibited and has been featured in Fiber Art Now, American Craft, Handwoven and Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot. In 2019, she curated the critically acclaimed exhibit Material Meaning: A Living Legacy of Anni Albers at the Craft in America Center. She teaches workshops at schools, guilds, museums and conferences throughout the United States and Canada, and is the founder of ARTSgarage, a textile resource center in Los Angeles. She is a past president of California Fibers and serves on the advisory boards of the Fowler Textile Council and Textile Arts Los Angeles.
www.camerontaylor-brown.com
@camerontaylorbrown
About Handweavers Guild of America
HGA’s mission is to educate, support and inspire the fiber art community. They provide inspiration, instruction, and networking opportunities for fiber artists of all skill levels. HGA produces Small Expressions, an annual juried exhibition of small fiber artworks, as well as Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, a quarterly magazine, HGA Convergence, an international biennial fiber conference, and Textiles & Tea, a weekly, live streamed discussion featuring highly respected fiber artists.
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