stainless steel mesh, copper wire, brass wire, silicone and acrylic medium

Contemporary Fiber: Botanicals

Inspired by the world around us, this exhibition features artworks made with fiber materials and innovative textile techniques.

May 17 – Sept. 28, 2025

An international juried exhibition created in partnership with Fiber Art Now magazine, Contemporary Fiber presents a broad array of contemporary artists working in fiber and textiles with nature as their muse.

 

About Fiber Art Now

Fiber Art Now fosters support and opportunities for artists and professionals worldwide in the fields of fiber art, textiles, mixed media and fine craft. A quarterly print and digital publication, Fiber Art Now actively seeks artists who are exploring innovative directions in their fields. 

Red poppies and blue periwinkle
Kathie Kerler, "P is for Poppies and Periwinkle," cotton fabric, polyester fabric, metallic fabric, cotton and polyester batting, dyes and ink pencils, 2020.
stainless steel mesh, copper wire, brass wire, silicone and acrylic medium
Lanny Bergner, "Gaia’s Crown," stainless steel mesh, copper wire, brass wire, silicone and acrylic medium, 2024.
White sculpture with wheat spikes and gold paint sitting on a white pedestal.
Karen Eberle-Smith, "Exploring Fragility," handmade paper, cheesecloth, wheat spikes and gold paint, 2023.
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