2010 FIBER SHOW 2010 at The ARTS at Marks
2010 Fiber Hawaii Catalogue

Fiber Hawaii has generally been offered every other year for over 20 years. This exhibition encourages participation from artists in all media who wish to explore fiber related work. This juried exhibit sometimes includes a component for traditional ethnic works as well as contemporary styles. The juror/visiting artist also presents a slide lecture about his/her work or developments in the field. The lecture is free and open to the public and is preceded by a reception. Sometimes a workshop is scheduled to offer a hands-on component to this program.

The work of Hawai'i fiber craft artists often exhibits a sense of place with objects related to their specific physical and cultural environment. Contemporary fiber art is affected by the presence of Hawaiian or Pacific tradition. This natural encounter has led to members' increased involvement with the promotion of traditional fiber arts and craft artists.

The relationship between ethnic and contemporary fiber arts and materials can be informative, inspirational and educational as well as an opportunity to support, survey and document the relationship between contemporary and traditional crafts. Hawai`i Craftsmen provides a unique forum for both and encourages traditional craft artists to see and participate in the exhibition.