The Fiber Art Exhibit is generally offered every other year.
The show in 2003
was the 20th Anniversary show. This exhibition
encouraged participation from artists in all media who wish to explore
fiber related work. Almost 25% of our membership work with the media of
fiber and the biennial Fiber Arts Exhibit affords a showcase for these
craft artists. This juried exhibit sometimes includes a component for
traditional ethnic works as well as contemporary styles. Jurors selected use distinctive criteria appropriate to their focus. The
juror/visiting artist also presents a slide lecture about their work or
developments in the field which is free and open to the public and is
preceded by a reception. If appropriate, a workshop is scheduled to offer a hands-on
component to this program.
The work of Hawai'i fiber craft artists, be it
quilting, basketry, matting, or weaving, tends to be very conscious of
place, using objects related to their specific physical and cultural
environment. At times, contemporary fiber art is strongly reminiscent
of the traditional. The presence of Hawaiian or Pacific content
responding not only to traditional artifacts from the past, textile or
other, but also to the physical environment, was both expected and
pleasant. This natural learning has led to members' increased
involvement with the promotion of traditional fiber arts and craft
artists, including immigrants, which have suffered from not being
prevalent in the public eye.
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. Diversity of audience
encourages traditional craft artists to see and participate in the
exhibition.
Fiber
Hawaii Catalogue