MONROE - The duo exhibit of "The Eye and the Needle" and "Beth Campshure Glass" features fiber artwork by 16 regional members of the Illinois and Wisconsin Studio Art Quilt Associates and fused glass pieces by artist Beth Campshure.
Artwork will be on display Friday through Aug. 14 in the Frehner Gallery at the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St.
Since the invention of the camera, artists have long been intrigued with photography. Many artists from different media use their own photographic images as studies or inspiration for their work. The "The Eye and the Needle" exhibit showcases the two- and three-dimensional fiber artworks created from each artist's original photo, used as inspiration, in production, with manipulation or in some other manner in the creation of the work.
Some of the materials and methods used in the creation of the fiber art work for this exhibit include hand-dyed fabrics; felted paper; hand-made piping; beaded embellishments; free-motion decorative stitching; machine stitching; airbrushing; hand embroidery, quilting, and painting; and couching.
SAQA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. In addition, the organization is an information resource on all things art quilt related for their members as well as the public. Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA members now number more than 3,000 artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators, and corporate sponsors.
Glass artist Beth Campshure grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River in Camanche, Iowa, but now resides in Fond du Lac. Her work is inspired by nature and color, and she incorporates movement or the feeling of movement into her pieces.
After dabbling in a variety of arts and crafts over the years, she began working with glass fusing 12 years ago. She has always been drawn to the fluid appearance of glass and fell in love with the fusing process and its results. Fused glass is accomplished using a kiln to heat glass pieces to a temperature hot enough to soften and/or melt the glass, depending upon the desired effect.
Simultaneously on display in MAC's Wesley Hall is the themed group exhibit "Reflection," by 14 members of the Driftless Area Artists. This artwork was based on each artist's interpretation of the word "reflection." Participating DAA artists are Sarah Aslakson, Jeanne Ausmus, Peg Cullen, Roger Dornedon, Tina Duemler, Audrey Hein, Mary Holcomb, Sue Ivanko, Kathy King, M.T. Main, Marc O'Brien, Jane Kraeuchel Olson, Joan Stackpole and Pat Troyer.
Formed and organized in 2002, the Driftless Area Artists was created by visual artists in Green County looking for a way to connect with one another in order to discuss and encourage art in our area. The name is inspired by the driftless glacial areas of Southern Wisconsin and their beautiful landscape settings.
Gallery exhibits have been made possible by MAC Corporate Underwriter: Colony Brands, Inc., and Season Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC and Big Radio, with additional support from Michael and Shelley Muranyi, Paul and Sue Barrett, and Lee and Chris Knuteson.
Artwork will be on display Friday through Aug. 14 in the Frehner Gallery at the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St.
Since the invention of the camera, artists have long been intrigued with photography. Many artists from different media use their own photographic images as studies or inspiration for their work. The "The Eye and the Needle" exhibit showcases the two- and three-dimensional fiber artworks created from each artist's original photo, used as inspiration, in production, with manipulation or in some other manner in the creation of the work.
Some of the materials and methods used in the creation of the fiber art work for this exhibit include hand-dyed fabrics; felted paper; hand-made piping; beaded embellishments; free-motion decorative stitching; machine stitching; airbrushing; hand embroidery, quilting, and painting; and couching.
SAQA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. In addition, the organization is an information resource on all things art quilt related for their members as well as the public. Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA members now number more than 3,000 artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators, and corporate sponsors.
Glass artist Beth Campshure grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River in Camanche, Iowa, but now resides in Fond du Lac. Her work is inspired by nature and color, and she incorporates movement or the feeling of movement into her pieces.
After dabbling in a variety of arts and crafts over the years, she began working with glass fusing 12 years ago. She has always been drawn to the fluid appearance of glass and fell in love with the fusing process and its results. Fused glass is accomplished using a kiln to heat glass pieces to a temperature hot enough to soften and/or melt the glass, depending upon the desired effect.
Simultaneously on display in MAC's Wesley Hall is the themed group exhibit "Reflection," by 14 members of the Driftless Area Artists. This artwork was based on each artist's interpretation of the word "reflection." Participating DAA artists are Sarah Aslakson, Jeanne Ausmus, Peg Cullen, Roger Dornedon, Tina Duemler, Audrey Hein, Mary Holcomb, Sue Ivanko, Kathy King, M.T. Main, Marc O'Brien, Jane Kraeuchel Olson, Joan Stackpole and Pat Troyer.
Formed and organized in 2002, the Driftless Area Artists was created by visual artists in Green County looking for a way to connect with one another in order to discuss and encourage art in our area. The name is inspired by the driftless glacial areas of Southern Wisconsin and their beautiful landscape settings.
Gallery exhibits have been made possible by MAC Corporate Underwriter: Colony Brands, Inc., and Season Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing, LLC and Big Radio, with additional support from Michael and Shelley Muranyi, Paul and Sue Barrett, and Lee and Chris Knuteson.