Common Threads: Art & Fiber

Common Threads is an invitational exhibition curated by Carole Barlas, Irma Vega Bijou, and Llisa Demetrios. 

"The more we researched and explored various fiber artists in Sonoma County, the more we knew we wanted to share what we had discovered with our community. 

We have included some of the early history of Ida Belle McNear and the nearby former silk mill.  We have examples of the range of plant and animal fibers locally available like cotton, flax and tencel to wool, silk, alpaca and angora.  Most of these fibers were raised or grown locally. We also wanted to share many of the spinning and weaving tools that take a fleece to garment.

As we spoke to the artists about their art works, there was a passion, joy and enthusiasm for what each could make with fibers. The possibilities were endless from functional to decorative, from practical to artistic, and from utilitarian to playful.  They are all very hands-on as they work. Some work by hand every step of the process of taking the fleece or fiber to the finished piece.  The artists would often iterate on an idea. There was a boundless, endless curiosity of each artist about what fibers could do."

Reception: June 11, 2022 from  5:30 - 7:30pm

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