Skins and Skeletons Workshops
3D textile constructions
In this experimental workshop, participants will learn methods for building skeletal structures with rigid and semi-rigid materials like rattan, bamboo, wood and wire. Techniques will include lashing techniques, chaotic plaiting, and wire construction. To build skins onto these structures we will work with gut, rice papers, knotted and knotless netting. Coatings like paintable graphite, shellac and kakishibu tannin will further modify surfaces.
Participants will produce a series of experimental samples that will become prototypes for future studio work. Slide presentations will provide inspiration and background on artists, designers and architects who build with a skin and skeleton approach.
All levels welcome.
Truro Center for the Arts at Castlehill
Truro, MA Cape Cod
July 15 - 19, 2024
Snow Farm
Williamsburg, Massachusetts
August 4 - 9, 2024
Exhibitions
Boston Sculptors Gallery
solo show
Boston, Massachusetts
May 9 - June 9, 2024
Reception: Sat. May 11, 2 - 5 pm
Artist Talk begins at 3 pm
First Friday Gallery Stroll: June 7, 5 - 8:30 pm
Chazan Gallery
solo show
Providence, Rhode Island
November 14 - December 11, 2024
Reception: Thurs. Nov. 14, 5 - 8 pm
Hunterdon Art Museum
group show
“Unconfined: Reimagining Basketry”, curated by Carol Eckert
Clinton, NJ
May 19 - Sept. 1, 2024
Castle Hill Gallery
3-person show with Bill Evan and Shanna Fliegel
Truro, MA
July 9 - 19, 2024
Reception: Thurs. July 11, 4 - 6 pm
Catamount Arts
group show
“Shift: Boston Sculptors Travel North”
St. Johnsbury, VT
Sept. 7 - Nov. 2, 2024
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Installation of sculpture in 30 seconds:
Timelapse video - installation of “River In The Sky” sculpture at Karen Philippi’s photo studio.
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