Fibers Reimagined Exhibition
A group fiber art exhibition is being shown throughout the month of August at 4 Ravens Gallery in Missoula, MT (USA). I have three of my pieces in the show and went to the opening on Friday, August 2nd. The artists were myself, Karen Straight, Melissa Thompson, Angie Evenden, Julie King and Judith Colvin. It was 99 degrees F (37.2 C) so very hot and a bit smokey in Missoula but there was a good turnout despite that.
Here is a view of most of the work at the front of the gallery. I am on the right and that’s Judith sitting down on the left.
Here is Karen Straight standing by her two pieces, the needle felted bison and the bear. Karen has written a few guest posts here on The Felting and Fiber Studio and does amazing animal portraits in wool.
Here’s a closer view of me by my three pieces. If you’re a regular reader, you should recognize these three as I have written about all of them here.
This is a needle felted raven by Julie King, she also created the foxes and a couple of other needle felted creatures on the wall by my work.
This needle felted rabbit is by Melissa Thompson and her pieces are a mix of fiber, found objects and mosaics.
These three felted lamps are created by Judith Colvin. She also creates felted hats, scarves and felt ornaments.
This is a mixed media fiber art piece by Angie Evenden. She uses a variety of techniques, fibers and fabrics to create collages of the natural world.
This was the sunset after the opening was over. The sun was even redder than this photo shows. Sadly, that’s due to forest fire smoke in the air but it is certainly beautiful. If you happen to be in Missoula, MT in August, please stop by to see the show.








20 thoughts on “Fibers Reimagined Exhibition”
Congratulations all!
Thanks, it was great to meet all the other artists.
Yes, we recognise your lovely pieces Ruth. The whole display looks very inviting, beautifully set out, and that sunset is stunning 🙂
Thanks Ladies, I was very happy with the set up, plus I didn’t have to do it 😁
Amazing to see your pieces next to you for a size comparison, Ruth! I hope they were super popular as they deserve.
Also, that raven! Love it (especially the beak)
Thanks Leonor, scale is difficult to comprehend in photos without something to compare. Everything seems the same size otherwise. I actually thought of you when I saw the raven.
Yes, I recognise your pieces Ruth, and the frames enhances very well. The other artists works are wonderful too. I love the rabbit and the crow. The rabbit’s eye is wonderful.
Thanks Marie, the rabbit was one of my favorites too.
I do wish that it was possible to get to see all the pieces in person. I’m glad you showed us your three in detail earlier.
Those three lampshades are gorgeous – something I’d like to be able to give room to (our home is nothing like big enough for something that size).
Is this a selling exhibition Ruth? Surely your pieces would sell if it was 🤞.
Ann
Thanks Ann, it would be nice if we all could see each others pieces in person. The lampshades were gorgeous. This is a selling exhibition. I hope some of mine will sell.
Looks like a great exhibition. I hope you all do really well, the pieces are all amazing in different ways. Lamp shades are on my ever lengthening list of things I want to do.
Thanks Ann, it was a good mix of work. Lampshades would be fun to make.
This looks like an amazing exhibition of work (sadly no matter how many times I refresh the page I’m missing 3 photos after your work!)
It must be lovely catching up with the other artists and putting ‘faces’ to their work.
As Leonor said it is great to get a size comparison.
Hope they find new homes soon….just to keep you busy creating more beautiful pictures to fill the wall 🤣
Sorry Antje that you can’t see all the photos. Ann M. had the same problem but used a different browser and then she could see the photos. I had gotten some of the photos from Facebook by copying the URL.
It was great to meet everyone and here them talk about their work. I will keep my fingers crossed on sales.
Congratulations to you and all the artists, Ruth. All the pieces I can see here are stunning. Unfortunately the last four photos of the artists’ work are not uploading. gremlins in the system I suspect! I hope you all had a lovely evening and that the forest fires are now under control.
Thanks Helene! Sorry about the last photos, apparently, some browsers do not like the photos that were sourced by URLs.
That explains it Ruth. What I can see is stunning. I hope they all fly off the shelves!
Thanks for the photos Ruth. Every one of the creations is stunning. I also love the lamp shades. I am imagining them coming to life when the light is turned on.
Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, it is a wonderful selection from a great group of artists.