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Fiber Arts Gallery


Because fiber arts make up such a large component of the Tradition/Innovation exhibit (and play such an important role in the landscape of contemporary Southern crafts), we have divided the fiber arts into two virtual galleries: Baskets and Fiber Arts.

 


Curators Statements

When one studies the development of ancient cultures, the introduction of paper, baskets and woven textiles is a watershed moment...<continued>


Master quilter Mozell Benson learned to make quilt tops from flour sacks, with her mother’s help, for her nine brothers and... <continued>

 



General Web Resources

Teaching Materials: Fiber Arts


Fiber Arts in the Exhibit

Today, traditional textiles artists have an extraordinary range of materials and patterns to choose from. Their work reveals craftsmanship that goes beyond functionality. Many of the Mississippi Crossroad Quilters, for example, seek out the best natural materials, although polyester blends are often the most readily available. Quilters see their work as heirlooms and only the best quality materials are used.

 

Artists

Crossroads Quilters:
Gustina Atlas and Geraldine Nash Traditional Artists

Mozell Benson
Traditional Artist

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Atlas | Nash

Connections Gallery
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Innovation & Evolution

Irene Cheek
Traditional Artist
Gladys LeBlanc Clark
Traditional Artist

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Connections Gallery

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Connections Gallery


Carole Demesmin
Traditional Artist
Clara Haluska Fodor
Traditional Artist
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Connections Gallery
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Connections Gallery

Glen Kaufman
Contemporary Craft Artist
Gwendolyn A. Magee
Contemporary Craft Artist

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Innovation & Evolution
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Cultural Practice Gallery
Audio Tour
Interviews

Shawne Major
Contemporary Craft Artist
Darryl Montana
Traditional Artist

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Relationship to Place
Interviews

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Cultural Practice Gallery
Visitors Guide
Audio Tour
Interviews


Jon Eric Riis
Contemporary Craft Artist
 

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Artist Page
Innovation & Evolution
Visitors Guide

   
       
 
 
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