2020 Materials Hard + Soft Catalog

GREATER DENTON ARTS COUNCIL

February 7 – May 9, 2020

MATERIALS HARD+S OFT SOF SO

33RD ANNUAL International Contemporary Craft Competition & Exhibition

MATERIALS HARD HARD+SOFT SOFFT SO presented by the

GREATER DENTON ARTS COUNCIL at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center

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EXHIBITION

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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

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ABOUT THE EXHIBITION The Greater Denton Arts Council proudly presents the International 33rd nnual Contemporary Craft Competition and Exhibition.

Recognized as one of the premier craft exhibitions in began in 1987 and was originally the country, initiated by area artist Georgia Leach Gough.

The exhibition celebrates the top national and contemporary craft and the remarkable creativity and innovation of artists who push the boundaries of their chosen media.

presented at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Pieces from 26 states and 3 countries including Canada and Hong Kong represent the incredible work being created by artists in the media of metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, The exhibition is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the City of Denton.

The exhibition call drew over 1,000 submissions from 42 states and 16 countries around the world. Juror Beth McLaughlin of the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts selected 72 pieces for the exhibition oneystill loats ( ptych) see page 19

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JUROR

ABOUT THE JUROR Beth C. McLaughlin is Chief Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Ms. McLaughlin has held leadership and curatorial roles in the the U.S., including Fuller Craft Museum, Oakland Museum of California, and DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. She has curated over 45 exhibitions and has served as a juror/adjudicator for a number of cultural organizations, including American Craft Council, Fiber Art Now Excellence in Fibers, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Providence Holiday Art Sale, and the City of Worcester. Ms. McLaughlin has been published in several books and periodicals, such as Crafting Dissent: Handicraft as Protest from the American Revolution to the Pussyhats, Fiber Art Now, the Decorative Arts Society Newsletter, and American Craft Magazine. Ms. McLaughlin promoting the makers, and exploring the transformative powers of handmade objects.

JUROR STATEMENT I would like to thank the Greater Denton Arts Council and Exhibitions Coordinator Jennifer Bates for inviting me to jury the International Contemporary 33rd Annual Craft Competition and Exhibition. It was a privilege to serve in this role and to engage with the exemplary work being created by some of today’s most accomplished artists.

Reviewing and selecting work from a computer screen inherently has its challenges. This is especially true of craft media,

with forms so rooted in objectness they yearn to be experienced in three dimensions. Yet, despite the limitations of a digital review, the jurying process proved both inspiring and illuminating, and it unveiled an expansive range of work with deep connections to the material world. I was particularly impressed by the multiplicity of artistic voices and preoccupations of the submitting individuals. Some exhibit a steadfast commitment to material experimentation. Others Juror Beth C. McLaughlin demonstrate masterful technical skills. A number of them deliver thought-provoking content designed to challenge and engage. Even more remarkable is the multiplicity of media used in the articulations, from the lipstick, teabags, and makeup wipes.

Unfortunately, as is always the case with juried competitions, only 72 out of 1032 works selected—a mere 7%. But if the 1032 submissions can be considered a snapshot of the larger

Congratulations to the artists whose work will be displayed in . The exhibition is a celebration of material possibilities, and it’s an honor to be a part of it.

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SABA BESIER DALLAS, TX Journey, 2019 porcelain and quartz on wood panel 16 x 64 x 6

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Pan’s Peculiarities, 2019 porcelain, glass, copper, steel, brass and quartz 18 17 13

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AARON CALVERT RUSSELLVILLE, AR

ANN CLARKE SYRACRUSE, NY

HB 1249 Rabbit, 2017 stoneware clay, underglaze 15 x 7 x 5

Time Notes, 2019 wool 86 x 63 x .25

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ANN CODDINGTON CHAMPAIGN, IL

SHERRI COFFEY ALEDO, TX

ozen rouping, 2019 mixed media fibers 48 x 72 x 8

Summer Storm, 2018 wool, dyes 66 x 28

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GERALDINE CRAIG MANHATTAN Normandy2, 2019 muslin, burning, digital printing, machine embroidery 14 x 26 x

NANCY CRASCO BRIGHTON, MA Climate hange Indicator: Tanana River Butterfly, 2017 India ink, linoleum and gelatin prints on silk organza

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JENNIFER CRUPI OCEANPORT, NJ

DEREK DECKER FORT WAYNE, IN

Contact, #1, 2018 sterling s ver, plastisol rubber dip, acrylic 17 x17 x 6

Bi- Polar, 2019 stoneware and glazes 18 x14 x 9

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DEREK DECKER

FORT WAYNE, IN

Life Line, 2019 terra cotta, glaze, cold glaze, steel, plastic, rubber grommet, and enamel pin 36 x 9 x 8

JEFFREY LLOYD DEVER SILVER SPRING, MD Woodland Whispers, 2019 polymer clay, nylon-coated stainless steel cable, sterling silver, map & quilt pins 17 x 6 x .75

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JEREMY DIAMOND DENTON, TX Herbivore, 2018 sterling silver 13 x10 x1.5

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NATE DITZLER WICHITA FALLS, TX The New Good Old Days, 2018 ceramic, underglaze, glaze 7.5 x14 x14

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GABE DUGGAN GREENVILLE, NC

TOM ECKERT TEMPE, AZ

honeystillfloats (diptych), 2019 cotton, polymer fibers 24 x 38

Obscured, 2018 wood, paint 20 x 21 x1.5

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JESSI A EDGAR DETROIT, MI

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Pretty on Fleek, 2018 ceramic, sprayed rubber, various Swarovski crystals, acrylic pearls, glitter, Mod Podge, Ikea stool, imitation gold leaf 54.5 x16 x13

ANTA FE, NM Rough Draft, 2018 painted handmade abaca paper, lace paper, cotton, linen, wool, silk 12 x18 x1.5

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KAREN ERNST EDINBORO, PA

KAREN ERNST EDINBORO, PA

Turnip Vessel, 2018 poplar wood, milk paint 5x5x8

Seed Cabinet, 2019 cherry, maple, milk paint, glass 30 x14 x 7

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TERESA FARIS MADISON, WI

LISA FLOWERS ROSS BOISE, ID

CWaB V. Condesation, 2019 sterling silver, stainless steel, wood altered by a bird, reclaimed Comfy Perchâ„¢ 6.5 x 3.5 x1.5

Leaf Stack #25, 2017 hand dyed fabrics, thread 35 x 32

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RON GEIBEL GEORGETOWN, TX , 2018 porcelain 16 x 6.5 x 6

VIRGINA GREEN ROBINSON, TX The Depth of Wisdom, A Vestigial Tale, 2018 letterpress, abaca, Rives BFK, metal type, polymer 6.25 x 5.25 x .5

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ABIGAIL HEUSS VALDOSTA, GA Forget Me Not, 2017 brass, copper, silver, wood, glass, hair 3x5x5

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BASKERVILLE, NC Is this what sailing should feel like?, 2018 earthenware 20 x 4.75 x 5

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JAIMI HOLKER SAN FRANCISCO, CA

HOLLAND HOUDEK ROCHESTER, NY

7 1/2 lbs, 2017 straight pins and linen x

Cardiovascular Complex (Heart and Vein Implant), 2017 hand-fabricated copper, pierced Swarovski crystals (475), bead-blaste patina 9.75 x 8.5 x 4.75

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HOLLAND HOUDEK ROCHESTER, NY

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Nelumbo Mastoplasty (Lotus Breast Implant), 2017 hand-fabricated copper, pierced, silicone breast implant, Swarovski crystals (621), bead-blasted patina 7.75 x 7.75 x 2.5

D American Stitches #6, 2018 paper receipts, threads, microfiber cloths 60 x 36

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JONATHAN LANIER TUSCALO SA, AL Sheltered, 2019 maple, basswood 6 x17 17

JONATHAN LANIER

USCALO SA, AL

Emergence, 2019 basswood, paint 13 x10 x 8

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TERESA LARRABEE DENTON, TX Self Portraits, 2019 used makeup wipes, pine frames 9 x 9 x 2 each frame

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DANIELLE LOPEZ OAKLAND, CA , 2019

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ANA LOPEZ FORT WORTH, TX

ADAM MANLEY SAN DIEGO, CA

Fort Worth Trash Chute, 2019 sterling silver 10.5 x 5.25 x1.5

Ordinary Rendition:PLRY, 2018 ash, beech, plywood, brass 46 x 34 x 26

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ADAM MANLEY SAN DIEGO, CA Ordinary Rendition: WTRBRD, 2018 ash, danish cord, linen, aluminum 24 x 72 x 30

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JENNIFER MARCSON BOWLING GREEN, OH Internalization III, 2019 copper, silver, bronze, digital photo 25.5 x18 x 6.25

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KIM MCCOLLUM EDMONTON, ALBERTA Woven Study 2, 2018 cotton, acrylic 12 x 2

DAN MOLYNEUX EUREKA, CA Azimuth, 2019 ceramic, copper 37 x16 x13

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BRETT MORGAN WATSONTOWN, PA My Mind is A Lonely Place (Father’s Help), 2019 altered Norman Rockwell collectible plates 24 x 2 x 8.5

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LYDIA NAKASHIMA DEGARROD OAKLAND, CA Mending the Past, 2019 handmade paper of mulberry and yerba buena, Boro stitching 80 x 49 x 6

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TRACI O’DWYER ROANOKE, TX

TAYLOR ORR TECUMSEH, MI

Solace, 2019 tea bags, sheet remnants, books , upholstery string 60 x14 x 4

Camouflage Disposition, 2019 fur coat, nylon, glass bead 14 x14

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ESDA, MD

However/Because , 2019 porcelain, glaze, paint, vinyl metal, rope, plastic, vinyl 7x6x6

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However/Because #1, 2019 porcelain, glaze, paint, metal, stone, plastic 8x4x3

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JOHNNY PLASTINI FORT COLLINS, CO

STEPHANIE ROBISON OAKLAND, CA

Trypophobia, 2018 handmade paper, organic dyes 57 x 22 x 2

Hookup, 2018 marble and wool, wall sculpture 9x7x2

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MICHAEL ROHDE HOUSAND OAK , CA

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Exclamatory, 2018 wool, camel, goat, mohair, natural dyes 76 x 37 x1

, TX Reunion, 2019 recycled silk, wool cotton cord, steel armatures 25 x 27 x .75

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JACQUELINE RUSH LEE KANEOHE, HI

ABBY SCHNURE CINCINNATI, OH

Elemental, 2017 transformed book, ink , graphite 13 x13 x10

Observing/Becoming, 2019 fabric scraps, cotton yarn 26 x 22 x18

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LUKE SEVERSON BELLEVUE, NE

NANCY SLAGLE LUBBOCK, TX

Orange Pusch, 2018 cone 6 stoneware 23 x11 x11

Lumber, 2019 terling silver 6.5 x x1

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NANCY SLAGLE LUBBOCK, TX

ASHLEY CATH RINE SMITH PHILADELPHIA, PA

Hyperion, 2019 terling silver 8 x1 x1

No gods. No boyfriends., 2017 embroidered photograph 12 x12

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LEE SOMERS MONTEVALLO, AL

MELINDA

STEES

Green Bloom, 2019

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MINIMAL ME, 2017 knitted yarn 33 x 24

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LAURA STRAND WORDEN, IL

MAY SUM HONG KONG

Eve Returns to the Essence, 2019 woven, painted warp and weft, 2 x

lipstick sculpture love, 2018 re lipstick x

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RUTH TABANCAY BERKELEY, CA

AMY USDIN MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN

8-bit Ruth, 2019 otton fab ic, embroidery floss 10 x10 x1.5

Down Canyon, 2019 wool on rope horse fly net 32.5 x 22 x 5

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JENNY WALKER AVON, CT

JENNY WALKER AVON, CT

hit me up, 2019 embroidery fabric 15 x11 x1

Milk or A Six Pack? (Aisle of Love), 2019 embroidery fabric and text from Craigslist Missed Connections 16 x16 x

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JESSICA WALTON BALTIMORE, MD

ABIGAIL WEINER PORTL ND, ME

Coiled Head 1, 2017 thread and rope 13 x 9 x 9

Drip Brooch, 2018 marble, fine silver, sterling silver, stainless steel 3 x 2.4 x1

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TRACY WELLING FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL Why Buy the Cow?, 2019 5.75 x 4

PEGGY WIEDEMAN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA Exposed, 2018 pine needles, Irish waxed linen, gourd, round reed, hand made paper 5 x13 x 4

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PEGGY WIEDEMAN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

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Breaking Boundaries, 2018 pine needles, rag cordage from India, Irish waxed linen 40 x13 x11

ANNE WOLF SAN DIEGO, CA Into The Forest, 2019 sterling silver, kuroshibuichi, mokume gane technique 4 x 3.5 x1.5

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LOGAN WOODLE CONWAY, SC

LIYING ZHANG BROOKLYN, NY

The House Built on Chicken Legs, 2019 pewter 12 x 8 x 6

Shelter No. 6, 2019 ceramics, gold leaf 17 x12 x12

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HISTORY

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SUPPORTING THE ARTS MISSION The Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) is a catalyst for creativity, advocacy and collaboration. The PattersonAppleton Arts Center (PAAC) is our home where we celebrate the arts, inspire innovation, and engage community.

HISTORY The Greater Denton Arts Council has served the Denton community for 50 years. The Arts Council provides foundational support for Denton’s artists and community arts organizations and collaborates frequently with area universities, the Denton Independent School District, and the City of Denton. The Arts Council presents a full schedule of programs and exhibitions in its flagship facility in historic downtown Denton, the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.

THE PATTERSON-APPLETON ARTS CENTER The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center is truly the arts engine of Denton. Built in 1929 and located between Denton’s Downtown Square and emerging innovation district, this historic building was originally the city’s steam power plant. Renovated in the 1980s, the Arts Center now offers and two large galleries, art studio, dance rehearsal sculpture garden. The centerpiece of the venue is Festival Hall, a 5000 square foot event and exhibition space with soaring ceilings and original industrial hardware.

One of the Arts Council’s primary focuses is to provide financial support to its member organizations, giving over $1.5 million in grants since 1980. In addition, the Arts Council presents high quality exhibitions in its galleries, featuring both local and national artists. The Arts Council the University of North Texas to curate exhibits of regional artists the reach and visibility of area artists to new audiences.

CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY Each year, over 550,000 people Arts Council. Serving community through arts education is central to the mission of the Arts Council as demonstrated by the Council’s .

Council also presents after-school arts and ummer The camp programs for children.

In addition to providing a robust education and exhibition program, the Arts Council is a tireless advocate for the arts within the community. The Council works with government officials, city commissions, task forces, the Parks and Recreation Department, and local businesses to ensure that all segments of the community have access to the arts. For a full schedule of programs and events offered by the Arts Council, visit our website dentonarts.com.

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CITY OF DENTON Denton is a city in Texas within the Dallas-Fort Worth rich resources and opportunities in the visual and performing arts.

TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS The mission of the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is to advance the state economically and culturally by investing in a creative Texas. TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. Visit arts.gov to learn more about NEA.

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT The Department of Visual Arts at Texas Woman’s University mission is to educate and empower students to become a leader through excellence in the visual arts.

KRISTIN CANSLER – LEAD DESIGNER Kristin is a graphic design student at Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Art has always been a large part of her life, but she also loves listening to her music way too loud, eating ramen noodles any day of the week, and spending time with her husband. She also loves cuddling with her orange tabby kitten, Oliver.

CIERRA BRANNIES – CO-DESIGNER Cierra is currently a student studying graphic design at Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Outside of her passion for graphic design, she enjoys playing the piano, teaching excited to be moving to Galveston Island with her husband after graduation.

To see more of Kristin and Cierra’s work: Kristin Cansler’s Website: https://bit.ly/2k0h258 Cierra Brannies Instagram: @simplycierrastudio Front Cover Image: Detail of rtwork Good Old Days, see page 18 Back Cover Image: Detail of rtwork Peculiarities see page 12

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Funded in part by the City of Denton 400 E. Hickory – dentonarts.com