The current exhibit in the Summit Artspace Gallery is my final one as gallery coordinator. It’s been an engaging six years of incredible art and artists and, since my studio is only two floors away, there is no really no need to say goodby (although I am bidding adieu to the hardware, hammer and ladder).

Closing my tenure with the Contemporary Fiber Artists and their marvelous collection of work has been delightful. The eight artists in the Converging Visions exhibit all work with fiber, but their exact media, methods and styles vary. . . a lot. The show is large, brimming with color and texture, and has received rave reviews from both visitors and media. From Dottie Shinn, writing for the Akron Beacon Journal: “These women . . . make work that brings delight to us all. We should all be lucky enough to be able to do that.” The article is available here.

The overall look of the gallery was noted by Roger Durbin, reviewer for the West Side Leader: “The exhibit is well laid out. Each vantage point around the rooms provides an eye-catching and rich-looking production.” That’s quite a compliment and much appreciated. Although installing such a large show (112 pieces) is a challenge,  the process is absorbing and, when it all comes together, quite exciting – and, in this case, provided for a very happy ending.

Contemporary Fiber Artists:
Jean M. Evans
Polly Gilmore
Fredericka A. Hagerty
Karen Hinkle
Kris Kapenekas
Mary Platis Kapenekas
Kathryn Markel Levy
Jean A. Markowitz

Converging Visions
June 14 – July 27, 2013
Summit Artspace
140 East Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44308