Michael Rohde "Golden" (detail) 2014

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Krystal Ramirez of Lady Art: Nevada by Leslie Ventura

February 15, 2017 9:00 am

Exploring the depth of language and thought has always been at the forefront of Las Vegas-based artist Krystal Ramirez’ work. In her most recent exhibit, I Want to See, Ramirez’ recurring themes of rigorous process, pattern, and repetition continue her dialog on thought and experience. As a secondary thread, Ramirez’ monochromatic palette works to distinguish …

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Forty Year Flashback: Summer 1979

February 6, 2017 9:00 am

Surface Design Association is celebrating our 40th Anniversary this year! In honor of that, we’re posting forty year flashbacks to some of the early years of Surface Design Journal. This week we look back on the Summer 1979 Journal “Supplies & Suppliers” with the article “Fiber / Landscape” by Bruce Talbot and Laura Lovett. Be …

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Friday Fibers Roundup

December 29, 2016 11:20 am

This week’s Friday Friday Roundup features 1) The Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style exhibition shows the process, sketches and photos, as well as custom prints, embroideries, embellishments, and finished garments by Saint Laurent. The exhibition is on display at the Seattle Art Museum until January 8th, 2017. 2) Azerbaijani artist, Tünzale Memmedzade spent …

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Friday Fibers Roundup

December 23, 2016 9:00 am

This week’s Friday Fibers Roundup features articles about three different exhibitions, soft sculptures, and an adorable mini loom. 1) This video from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, shows firsthand how embroiderer Rosie Taylor-Davies recreates the amazing Middle Ages craft of Medieval embroidery (via Slate). 2) Natalie Baxter’s Warm Gun series addresses the increase of gun-related …

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Shifting Landscapes: Spotlight on form & concept

November 21, 2016 9:00 am

Surface Design Association is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for our 3rd International Juried Members’ exhibition, Shifting Landscapes. Juried by Erika Lynne Hanson and Frank Rose, this exhibition will explore both traditional and non-traditional contemporary interpretations of place by makers working with or inspired by fiber or textile materials and techniques. Shifting Landscapes …

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