Demonstrations steal the show at Dunedin Fine Art Center
Article published on Monday, May 12, 2008 |
DUNEDIN - The Dunedin Fine Art Center joins other arts organizations throughout Tampa Bay in celebrating the Handweaver’s Guild of America’s biannual conference, ‘Convergence 2008,’ in Tampa on June 22–28, with three distinct exhibits of extraordinary fiber works.
In DFAC’s next exhibition series, Textiles XXX Three, fiber arts rule supreme. The show opens on Saturday, May 17. Members of Tampa Bay’s Surface Design Guild will conduct demonstrations on opening day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Luminous, the community honors beloved friend, faculty member and artist, Jan Boyer, who passed away in 2006. Boyer’s magnificent natural mineral and pigment dyed works are an enduring testimony to her enormous gifts and unforgettable spirit. This exhibit was jointly curated by Jan’s friends and colleagues in the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild.
Connie Lippert is a weaver from South Carolina who specializes in the Navaho Wedge Weave, a demanding technique that dates back to the 1870’s.
In the Entel Gallery exhibition, Surfacing, members of Tampa Bay’s Surface Design Guild exhibit a variety of contemporary textile trends including works in: dyeing, art quilting, felting, weaving, embroidery, doll-making, beading and stitching.
The exhibitions continue through July 6. Admission is free.
The fine arts center is located at 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. For more information, call 727-298-DFAC or visit www.dfac.org.
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Article published on Monday, May 12, 2008
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