ARTIST of the DAY: Mister Finch

Posted on August 29, 2016August 28, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

"toadstool" (textile art) by Mister Finch — *“toadstool” (textile art) by Mister Finch*

“A story sewn in, woven in. Velvet curtains from an old hotel, a threadbare wedding dress and a vintage apron become . . . . Storytelling creatures for people who are also a little lost, found and forgotten.” —Mister Finch

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I find tactile joy in vintage textiles and incorporating them into my life gives me a sense of history, of continuation, that my personal story lacks in some degree. The works of today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Mister Finch, are gifts of life, experience, labor and joy — of mindfulness. These creatures have a sort of fabricated authenticity, a beautifully crafted reality.

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Find your own creature feature in the work of
today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Mister Finch!

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ARTIST of the DAY: Sue Hotchkis

Posted on February 3, 2016February 3, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

beautiful EXISTENCE

I’ve been searching for the perfect new home. I have fallen in love with the most imperfect 10 acres. Someone else out bid me because my budget is ridiculous. Two weeks later, their contract dissolved. I have a second day to hold the hope of imperfection in my heart. Fingers crossed. Today’s AAAD Artist of the Day, Sue Hotchkis celebrates that same beauty. My totem art for the day. (continues below)

“…my work is texture and surface, strongly influenced by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi. I seek out imperfection, in the insignificant and the overlooked, using a camera to freeze a moment in time, recording marks and surfaces that are in the process of breaking down, ephemeral, in a state of flux. ” —Sue Hotchkis

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Discover fibre art from the (AAAD)
ArtAndArtDeadlines.com Artist of the Day Sue Hotchkis!

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CALL for ENTRIES: Intimate Treasures

Posted on January 1, 2016January 1, 2016 by R.L. Gibson

salty or
SWEET

As much as I love stuffed grape leaves & feta, my first thoughts of Greece are of figs. My husband makes a mean pastitsio, but I will still take yogurt with honey & figs any day of the week. This Call is another sweet treat from the Mediterranean. If you are looking for an international show, this could be a golden opportunity…

Check out this Call for Entries from Textile Arts Factory (Greece) for Intimate Treasures, a textile, fiber & jewelry exhibit. With approx. 40 days between notification & delivery, reasonable shipping rates are available for this international opportunity. Take a look..

*Editor’s Note: If you have read the personal portion of this post, CALL for ENTRIES: Intimate Treasures, anywhere other than by email subscription or on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com, it has been published without permission and is considered theft.

CALL for ENTRIES:
Intimate Treasures

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Accepted techniques include, but are not limited to: weaving, lace, knitting, crochet, embroidery, dyeing, patchwork, sewing, felt, braiding & knotting. Experimental techniques are also welcome. Combinations of different materials are accepted; however the main material should be textile and/or fibers, synthetic or natural.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2016

NOTIFICATION: January 20, 2016

ENTRY FEE: $15 for up to 3

JUROR: A jury of acclaimed artists & designers will decide which entries will be showcased.

SALES: Textile Arts Factory will retain a 30% commission of all sales.

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

ARTIST of the DAY: Stacey Page

Posted on December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 by R.L. Gibson

naming, THE NAMELESS

You know that game you play at the airport when you’re bored where you try to tell the story of a complete strangers life as they walk by you on their way to baggage claim or ticketing? Today’s Artist of the Day , Stacey Page, has found a way to tell the story of random, discard portraits of the people someone loves. (continues below)

(left to right) Bee & Richard by Stacey Page — *(left to right) Bee & Richard by textile artist* *Stacey Page*

As an artist, I am inexplicably drawn to boxes and bins of photos at thrift stores and antique shops. I always wonder how they got there, who they were, what they meant to the world. But textile artist Stacey Page already KNOWS. She has discovered their inner demons, secret fantasies, heights & depths –in embroidery floss. I couldn’t be happier to share her work with you.

Learn more about Stacey Page!

Tag: textile art