Forms in Wood and Fiber: Southern California New Work
Created Date
June 2009
Description
This video was created during the Museum's 2008-2009 exhibition, Forms in Wood and Fiber: Southern California New Work, at Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. This exhibition featured the work of six distinguished San Diego wood artists and California Fibers, an exemplary group of artist craftsmen from Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. Recognizing the rich diversity of excellent wood and fiber artist craftsmen in this region, the exhibition was conceived as a lively conversation among peers and between two artistic media. Both fresh perspectives on traditional forms and cutting-edge contemporary expressions were included in works of superior design and craftsmanship. Woodworkers in the exhibition were Professor Wendy Maruyama, internationally recognized Program Head of the Woodworking and Furniture Design Program at San Diego State University
Russ Filbeck, highly respected Associate Professor in the Cabinet and Furniture Technology Division at Palomar College in San Marcos
Patrick Edwards, renowned practitioner and teacher of traditional European marquetry (wood inlay)
Del Cover, specialist in chair building with work featuring architectural elements
Brett Allen Hesser, youngest graduate of Leeds Design Workshops who concentrated on the application of fine wood veneers
and Dr. Gene Blickenstaff, admired for his innovative, translucent turned bowls of Norfolk Island Pine. California Fibers was founded in 1970 in San Diego with the purpose of providing wearables and mixed media. Members whose work was included in the exhibition were: Charlotte Bird, Ashley V. Blalock, Carrie Ann Burckle, Marilyn McKenzie Chaffee, Jacy Diggins, Doshi, Christie L. Dunning, Gail Fraser, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Susan Hart Henegar, Carol E. Lang, Cheryl Lommatsch, Carol Mckie Manning, Kathy Miller, Ellen Phillips, Michael Rohde, Carol Shaw-Sutton, Valentyna Roenko Simpson, Cameron Taylor-Brown, David Weidig and Peggy Wiedemann. This video features California artists Christie Dunning, Brett Allen Hesser, Charlotte Bird, Del Cover, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Gene Blickenstaff, Patrick Edwards and Russ Filbeck.
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