Wearable Art Exhibit

The Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild 2010 wearable art exhibit and awards presentation was held on Saturday, September 11. Guild President, Veronica Hofman Ortega, emceed the event which was a celebration of the beauty and excellence in fiber arts.

Ten wearable art pieces, created by guild members, were on display in response to the Guild Challenge entitled "The Power of the Pocket." The entries represented a diversity of fiber art techniques, including knitting, crochet, fabric dying, weaving and patchwork and showcased the creativity, craftsmanship and ingenuity of the artists that created them.

Visitors at the exhibit were able to view the garment details up close.

The artists provided details about the materials and techniques used to create their pieces. An Artist's Statement provided insight into the inspiration, creation and the story behind each piece. 

Guild President, Veronica Hofman Ortega (left) shares the stage with Geri Forkner (right), the Director of Tennessee Presents Textiles, who was a special guest at the awards presentation.

Geri Forkner presents Phyllis Narus with the "Best Workmanship" award (left). Guild Vice President, Sheri Streety, presents the Viewers' Choice award to Brenda Park (right).

Visitors had the opportunity to meet the artists and ask questions about their work and fabric construction processes.

Guild members MJ Levine (left) with her entry, "My Favorite Colors Vest" and Mary Lou Scohier (right) with two of her three entries, "Seredipitous Vest" and "Travel Vest."

"Shibori Swing" by Veronica Hofman Ortega (left) and Harlequin Capelet" by Mary Lou Scohier (right).
Viewers' Choice
Brenda Park for " Linked Weft Woven Jacket with Purse"
Best of Show
Veronica Hofman Ortega for "The Power of Panthera Leo"
Best Workmanship
Phyllis Naris for "Chenille Tunic"
Best Use of Embellishment
Patricia Keran for "In Memory of Cookie"
Most Innovative Pocket
Kay Pickrell for "Plum Happy"

Pockets and Details
See these pieces in the special exhibit, "The Power of the Pocket" in the Tennessee Presents Textiles wearable art runway show and sale in November.

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