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Lighthouse ArtCenter Inspires The Senses

With Textile Exhibition ‘Stitched’

April 28 To May 27 About The Lighthouse ArtCenter Andrea Huffman
The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is a A mixed-media fiber artist inspired by nuances in nature, the
Lighthouse ArtCenter inspires 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and interdependence with every aspect of the natural world and its
the senses with “Stitched,” an Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual relationship to humanity. She creates works of art on fabric with
exhibition celebrating the art of arts, and its mission is to inspire, engage, and connect our tactile and dimensional qualities. Her work integrates various
textiles. Collections from textile community through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions, media, including drawing, painting, printmaking and digital
artists will be on display, including and diverse special events. In the last 57 years it has grown to imagery, with machine and hand stitching to embellish each
Kirk Ke Wang’s “Landscape of include a gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. image. Huffman’s mixed-media decorative art quilts will be on
Human Skins.” Ke Wang’s work Supported by memberships, sponsors, and grants, the ArtCenter display at the gallery.
incorporates abandoned pieces of now serves over 22,000 visitors; 2,200 students; 45 faculty Muffy Clark Gill
clothing, or “skins,” left behind members; 400 summer art campers; and a comprehensive An award-winning artist who translates her memories
by humanity through a series of outreach program to benefit underserved and disabled residents using mixed-media, photography, and shibori to create
large-scale colorful, mixed-media in the community. For more information, visit https://www. visual imagery. On display will be her mixed-media
collages. He utilizes clothing lighthousearts.org. Facebook: @lighthousearts.org, Instagram: applique and shibori art quilts.
worn by refugees and others to @lighthousearts, Twitter: @LighthouseArtC Leeann Kroetsch
create a story of meaningful, Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery And 2-D Studio A Tampa Bay fiber artist
thought-provoking compositions. 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 whose work is recognized
In contrast to these large-scale (561) 746-3101 for richly layered texture
pieces, gallery visitors can explore Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and unique surface design.
the diversity of textile art through Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leeann infuses a recipe of
the work of several distinguished Muffy Clark Gill Bleeding Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hot water, soap and agitation
artists’ weavings, embroideries, Love 2020 mixed media Sunday: Closed to transform fiber into
quilts, tapestries and more. The 3-D Studio sculptural shapes. Leeann
exhibition is available in-person and virtually, with all textile 395 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469 sculpts wool and silk to
art available for purchase. Admission is free to members and (561) 746-3101 create clothing, accessories,
$5 for nonmembers. For more information, visit lighthousearts. Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. artwork, and jewelry. A silk
org. Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. nuno felted swing jacket
“This exhibition is made for those among us who wrap Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and gowns will be available
ourselves in the soft embrace of beautiful fabrics, enhance our Sunday: Closed at the gallery.
homes with texture and color, and luxuriate in the uncommon STUDIO 385 Jacquelyn Roesch-
and well-made. Visitors to Stitched should come prepared to be Jewelry and Textiles Sanchez
thoroughly inspired by this carefully selected display of artists, 385 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 Knitware designer and
designers and world-class makers,” says Curator Janeen Mason. (561) 746-3101 colorist, Roesch-Sanchez’s Leeann Kroetsch
Stitched can be enjoyed by the whole community, and be Monday: 2 to 5 p.m. work is about color and
especially inspiring for those who took comfort during the Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. combinations of color that form spectrums. She creates
pandemic in knitting, embroidery, quilting and other tactile Highlighted Artists hand-loomed knitted works including, limited edition scarf/
hobbies. The following textile workshops will be available Cindy Bartosek shawls, one-of-a-kind clothing, and unique wall and ceiling
for those interested in learning from some of the artists in the A well-loved West Palm Beach-based fiber artist and works. Using a knitting loom and pre-dyed rayon thread, she
exhibition: Coiling with Fiber by Talia Cervetti, Meditative educator specializing in tapestry weaving, botanical eco- creates fabrications that incorporate a limitless range of color
Hand Stitching with Allyson Daley, Embellished Book Making printing, photography, and photographic printing on fiber. combinations. Throughout her career, she made many costumes
with Eco-Printing by Cindy Bartosek, Playful Pot of Blooms: Bartosek’s artist books with eco-art covers will be available for for Broadway, and one of her first customers was Yoko Ono. A
A Still Life Fiber Collage with Susan Rienzo. For more purchase. variety of colorful garments will be available.
information, visit https://www.lighthousearts.org/workshops. Suzanne Connors Kirk Ke Wang
The ArtCenter is following CDC health and safety A professional textile artist specializing in shibori using Kirk Ke Wang, professor of visual arts of Eckerd College
recommendations and is taking many precautions to ensure the traditional Japanese resist and dyeing techniques. Connors’ and a Board director of the Ringling Museum of Art, is a
safety of visitors, including increased cleaning, social distancing large-scale shibori-dyed silk banners or room dividers will be painter, sculptor, photographer, mixed-media artist, as well as
and a mask requirement. available at the gallery. an educational software developer. He was born in Shanghai,
Ruth Hartman China, and received MFA degrees from the Nanjing Normal
After a lifetime creating intricate jewelry, this tactile artist University in China and University of South Florida. Ke
now creates unique, luxurious evening bags. One bag will be Wang’s “Landscape of Human Skins” exhibition will be
available at the gallery during the Stitched exhibition. available at the gallery.

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