Coming in Fall: Radiant Fibers (August 27 - October 11, 2024)

Artist Presentation and Exhibition Opening Reception - Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Artist Presentation in Art 133: 5-6 pm, Opening Reception: 6-7:30 pm

Photo by Marie-Luise Skibbe
Photo by Marie-Luise Skibbe

Radiant Fibers

The Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery is pleased to present Radiant Fibers, an exhibition focusing on artists whose work interweaves traditional methodologies from fiber arts and craft with new and emerging technologies. This exhibit delves into the artistic interplay of eTextiles and light, exploring how visual narratives unfold through the fusion of circuitry and textiles. Drawing upon the realms of traditional craft and experimental technology, this exhibition showcases a breath of work including large scale installations to small-scale swatches. The artists showcased are alumni of electronic textile camp, an artist-run residency for creative practitioners working at the intersection of craft, computation, textiles, and electronics. The exhibition features large-scale work by artists Nicole Yi Messier and Victoria Manganiello of Craftwork Collective, Layla Klinger and Linh My Truong.