Fiber Art by Susan Ball Faeder

Susan Ball Faeder began her artistic journey with traditional quilt making in 1983, but she soon broke away from the confines of convention and embraced the contemporary quilt movement. Today, her medium of choice remains fabric, thread, and needle, yet a significant influence on Susan's work is her deep connection to Japan. With 35 trips to Japan, including two on academic scholarship, and 30 as a Tour Leader in her own company, Quilters’ Express to Japan, she has become an expert in Japanese textiles. Susan’s textile art now includes not only quilting, but also Japanese sashiko embroidery, Japanese Saori rag weaving, and hand-stitched fabric collages. Vintage Japanese hand-dyed and hand-woven indigo is her current "palette" of choice, She feels that each piece of cloth carries the spirit of the dyers and weavers of Old Japan, resonating with the rich cultural heritage of the country. This is Susan’s 2nd invitational solo exhibit at the library. Over 60 original works will be on view for the entire month of November during regular library hours.

Reception: November 4, 2023 from 2 - 4pm

Susan Ball Faeder - Dragonflies and Shibori

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