FABULOUS FIBER ART!

Sandra Whitton Gallery
253 Ontario Street
Kingston, Ontario
613-531-0968

The gallery is delighted to show the work of six wonderful fiber artists.
Curated by Carolyn Barnett, this show features the work of these
regionally active artists with very different approaches to fiber art.

Come to the opening reception and meet these artists on July 30, 2008 from 5 - 8 pm.
The show dates are from July 23 - August 10, 2008.

Carolyn Barnett The wonderful 'cardis' --cardigans-- of Carolyn delight us with their sense of playfulness.
Tempting details introduce us to her various styles of knitted and felted embellishments dancing in whimsical fashion to fill our senses with joy -- whether to look at or to wear these beautifully crafted 'cardis'.





Here we see another style in which Carolyn has used her artistic imagination to craft a 'cardi of many colors', as well as her creative embellishments.



And now to engage you fully...





















Andrea Graham

Here we see felting taken to new artistic heights!

Andrea's amazing skill with felting allows her to create meaningful and beautiful works that challenge us to rethink our perceptions.








Come and explore the traditional nomadic and modern techniques
Andrea uses to magically transform wool fibre. Wonder at the fact that there are no external elements in her work, and at her endless creative endeavours.

States of growth and decay, injury and healing, and environmental justice are themes Andrea uses as she explores the current state of our environment and the human condition. The vessel as a symbol of holding, nurturing and protection is featured in her current series, "Womb Service".





Anne Henshaw

little stories told with threads & beads

"After working as a costume designer for theatre and film for over 20 years, I have turned my love of fashion, costume and fabric into the creation of little 'garments'.

These bits of fantastical clothing are full of hand crafted elements that I learned from my grandmothers and aunts, as well as from the seamstresses, tailors and breakdown artists that I have worked with at the Canadian Opera Company and on dozens of international feature film productions.




"I have always had an eye for detail and colour and just as I have been drawn to movie projects that emphasize the development of character-- so too are these 'garments'
indeed characters their own right.

With a whimsical sense of humour and joyful delight in beautiful hancrafted objects, my art is truly meant to bring a smile along with a better appreciation of the meaning of
'getting dressed' ."










Rebecca Soudant

Rebecca likes to use clothing with a traditional symbolic purpose and challenge those norms. Note the wedding dress turned artist smock, and the Harper/Martin news headlines as she questions popular culture using clothing's/fashion's immediacy and impact.



In the image on the right we see a sample of Rebecca's new work. In her maps she illustrates various areas of America's 'indian removal' and 'indian reservations'. With these works, Rebecca hopes that people will question the traditional ways of thinking land use, and the possibility of putting the earth back together again.



Jannis Ruck

Her work defies easy description. This coat shows her amazing skill with fabric and thread.

As well, it is social commentary at its best.

Take a closer look at the photos
on the coat.....women working,
women caring. . . come see for
yourself.









Make the opportunity to come to the Sandra Whitton Gallery to see the work of these very talented fiber artists. Be sure to meet the artists on July 30, from 5 - 8 pm.
You surely will be glad you didn't miss this excellent show.