Wanda was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, and artist. She was a bold and talented woman whose perspective was beyond thought-provoking. Her art was confrontational, sometimes uncomfortable, and made us think.
We are preserving Wanda’s uncompromising voice and vision with this site and living blog. For all who knew, respected and loved her, and for those new admirers, we give you the opportunity to experience the force of nature that she was.
This exhibition brings together fiber and textile artists from around the country who use the medium to reveal identity, showcase a high sense of craft, and promote community. It features contemporary artists working in a variety of fibers and textile processes ranging from the conceptual use of threads to functional stitches. Artists blend drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and video with textiles and fibers to produce works that tackle issues of race, disability, stereotypes, immigration, heritage, and religious and domestic rituals.
Participating artists include Indira Allegra, Anna Carlson, Ann C. Clarke, Nicole Davis, Wanda Ewing, Jiseon Lee Isbara, Guen Montgomery, Cynthia O’hern, Katya Oicherman, Catherine Reinhart, Sophia Ruppert, and Alanna Stapleton.
Over the course of the exhibition, Threads Laid Bare will discuss the gendering and hierarchy between fine art and craft, educate viewers and explore textiles and fiber techniques, and promote community building through accessible events and activities.
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Anderson Gallery at Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Selected Works…
Bougie – Covers – 2007
Painting – Black as Pitch, Hot as Hell – 2006
Painting – Black as Pitch, Hot as Hell – 2006
Latchhooks – Tickled – 2012
Print – The Summer I – 2002
Print – Pink Nighty – 2005
Drawing – Video Grrrizz 3 – 2005
Painting – Creamesicle – 2010
Wanda