DULUTH, GA.- The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth announces their current exhibition, Intertwined: Contemporary Southeastern Fiber Arts, which is now on view. Organized by the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance, the exhibit features over 25 works by such well-known fiber artists as Jim Arendt, Susan Lenz, Rachel Meginnes, Connie Lippert and Tommye Scanlin. Intertwined, which is part juried show, part invitational, will be on view through March 21, 2015 at The Hudgens.
The Board of Directors of the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA) organized Intertwined as a way of celebrating and marking the fifth anniversary of their regional fibers arts organization. The long range intention of the organization is to underwrite this event on a biennial basis. Intertwined was conceived in two parts; a regional juried competition and a very selective invitational: The juried competition was open to artists working in any fiber-related form or process, and will bring attention to the best contemporary fiber work being produced in the Southeast. Dorothy Moye served as the juror. The invitational segment honors a select group of artists instrumental in the establishment, development, and on-going growth of SEFAA – Jennifer Crenshaw, Lynn Pollard, Leisa Rich, Tommye Scanlin, and Karen Tunnell. The exhibit at The Hudgens will be the first stop for the traveling exhibit, which will be shown at three additional venues throughout the state.
About the juror: Dorothy Moye has worked as an artist’s agent, art consultant, curator, and administrator for more than 25 years. Over the years she has marketed and sold art work to corporate and private clients; has curated and organized exhibitions for not-for-profit galleries, corporate, and public spaces; has documented major collections; and has organized and managed events and conferences. Moye holds memberships in numerous arts and civic organizations, both local and national, and this involvement in both volunteer and professional activities has helped to build her base of knowledge and resources. She graduated cum laude from UNC–Greensboro with a BA in sociology and from North Carolina State University in Raleigh with an MS, also in sociology.
The range of techniques, ideas, and skills presented in Intertwined confirms SEFAA’s belief that the fiber arts are thriving in the Southeast, a region which boasts a long-standing fiber arts tradition. New materials and new interpretations build on that historical foundation and are encouraged through the numerous fiber guilds, workshops, craft schools, art centers and academically-oriented studies in the region. The result is richly intertwined and presented for you in this exhibition.
According to SEFAA President, Suzi Gough, “Intertwined is what the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance is all about; wrapped up in one very exciting package: supporting fiber artists working in any fiber technique, promoting the fiber arts, and preserving tradition while encouraging innovation. It's the perfect way to celebrate both our fifth anniversary and the progress we've made connecting the fiber arts community.” SEFAA will produce a catalogue for the exhibition, which will include an article by Marcia Young, editor of Fiber Art Now.
