THE ROMANCE OF FIBER ART
The Charter Oak Cultural Center in partnership with Ribbon Candy Hooking presents:
THE ROMANCE OF FIBER ART features exciting and breathtaking rug hooking and needle felting pieces by acclaimed fiber artists from across the United States. This exhibition is curated by Pierre Sylvain and Deana David. The rug are on show between April 16th and June 8th 2023.
Exhibition List:
| # | name artist | name piece |
| 1 | Pierre Sylvain | Soulmate |
| 2 | Amy Bossiere | The Rockabye Bear Chair |
| 3 | Pierre Sylvain | Martin Luther King |
| 4 | Carole Bukowski Pelot | I Am Willing |
| 5 | Linda Shultis Hoffman | Sitting on the Top of the World |
| 6 | Dave Lake | If You Really Knew Me What Would You Say |
| 7 | Berta Smith | New England Warmth |
| 8 | Shannon Carter | Van Gogh Chair |
| 9 | Candace Laird | Van Gogh Meets Warhol |
| 10 | Ruth Rowe Decker | Van Gogh Chair Pandemic 2021 |
| 11 | Carole Bukowski Pelot | Kitchen Love |
| 12 | Ann Polizzo | Van Gogh Under the Sea |
| 13 | Robyn Laforest | Jax's Starry Night |
| 14 | Jane Davies | Grandchildren Come to Play |
| 15 | Joy Wolski | Starry Nights & Sunny Days |
| 16 | Kazuka Stone | Spindle on the Van Gogh Chair |
| 17 | Kirsten Gay | Van Gogh Chair With Two Cats |
| 18 | Susan Barnard | Why Van Gogh Hated Cats |
| 19 | Jean Coates | Van Gogh Chair at the Mission |
| 20 | Linda Ann Kissau | Van Gogh Chair |
| 21 | Becky Jo Starnes | Van Gogh Cross |
| 22 | Nancy Klunder | Van Gogh Chair |
| 23 | Linda Schiwall | The Exchange |
| 24 | Tara Boyle | Van Goghs Chair in Klimt's Garden Under a Starry Night |
| 25 | Carole Bukowski Pelot | Love |
| 26 | Robyn Laforest | Dandelion Wine |
| 27 | Art Oxnard | Mr. Tumnus |
| 28 | Naomi Nieser Allen | Lucy Steps into the Wardrobe |
| 28 | Dawn Collins | A Good Day |
| 30 | Michelle Traweek Micarelli | Jack of Clubs |
| 31 | Darlene Abbot | Magpie Reflections |
| 32 | Kirsten Gay | Home is my Creatures |
| 33 | Shannon Carter | Thanksgiving in Japan |
| 34 | Kirsten Gay | Wilma's Seaside Adventure |
| 35 | karen garbee | Princess and the Pea |
| 36 | Deana David | Muiden Maiden |
| 37 | Arjen Lissenberg | Joc |
| 38 | Tara Boyle | Pet Lion |
| 39 | Michelle Traweek Micarelli | Celtic Eagle |
| 40 | Ryan LaBeau | Did You See That |
| 41 | Ryan LaBeau | Funhouse |
| 42 | Michelle Traweek Micarelli | Coral |
| 43 | Robyn Laforest | Sail Away |
| 44 | Amy Bossiere | Pool Party Sequel |
| 45 | Amy Bossiere | A Beautiful Unravelling |
| 46 | Pierre Sylvain | Love Matter |
| 47 | Debra Walland | Jakarra Jakarra and the Seven Sisters |
| 48 | Juliet Page | Chesapeake Fantasy Sampler |
| 49 | Juliet Page | Chesapeake Fantasy Rug |
| 50 | Juliet Page | Odyssey Rug |
| 51 | Debra Walland | Chuck's Diner |
| 52 | Marilyn Barajas | Vintage Stove |
| 53 | Karen Garbee | March Lion |
| 54 | Marilyn Barajas | Bear with Blueberries |
| 55 | Pierre Sylvain | The Old Violinist and His Dog |
| 56 | Karen Garbee | Hansel and Gretel |
| 57 | Naomi Nieser Allen | Welcome to the Shire |
| 58 | Arjen Lissenberg | The Creek |
| 59 | Deana David | Magdalena's Lollipop Tree |
| 60 | Deana David | Deco Galaxy |
| 61 | Deana David | Mom's Flowers Dad's Weeds |
| 62 | Deana David | 1985 Cat |
| 63 | Deana David | View from Digby |
| 64 | Deana David | Proddy Bouquet |
| 65 | Deana David | Schmetz Petz' Cat Wine |
| 66 | Deana David | Valentine Bouquet |
| 67 | Linda Ann Kissau | home is where the heart is series 3 |
| 68 | Pierre Sylvain | This is Love |
| 69 | Michelle Traweek Micarelli | Guarding Marina |
| 70 | Deana David | Starry, Starry Sea |
| 71 | Deborah Haagenson |
Nibbles |
| 72 | Karen Budnick |
van Gogh Chair |
This exhibition is a combination of Local Fiber Art, the 'van Gogh's Chair Rug Challenge', the 'Story Rug collection' and a selection of 'Antique Hooked Rugs' from Deana David's private collection.
Most rugs from the 'van Gogh's Chair' and 'Story Rug' Challenge where done by members of the 'Rug Hooking & Punch Needle Club by Ribbon Candy Hooking' Facebook group.
Special thanks to Michael A. Peck for his generous sponsorship of this event.