From Windy Chien's intricate works to Joe Cunningham's bold quilts, the Bay Area is home to some of the most creative and innovative fiber artists in the world. Adia Millett's bedspreads, which are designed to be hung on walls, add a unique touch to the traditional quilting environment. In Alameda County, there is a rich tapestry of styles and approaches to fiber art, and five of the most outstanding California artists who work with this medium are highlighted here. The City of Alameda continues to recommend the use of masks in all municipal centers, especially for those in high-risk environments.
Merit Award winners such as Sebastopol Arts Center, Wayne Art Center, Solomon Dubnick Gallery, and The Center for Contemporary Art have all showcased the best of contemporary fiber art from around the world. Peggy Wiedemann, who lives and works in Southern California, has been working with fiber and basketry for many years. The art world has welcomed artists who work with traditional artisanal media such as fiber, clay and metal, and this has allowed for more voices that have been historically underrepresented to be heard. In addition to these artists, there are many other fiber artists in Alameda County who have made a name for themselves.
Susan Taber Ávila is one such artist who has been awarded a Merit Award for Innovations in Fiberart from Sebastopol Arts Center. Emily Dubois and Lia Cook have both served as study assistants at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. Ellen Bakker has also been featured as an Artist of the Day on Art and Art Deadlines. Finally, Dr. Peggy Wiedemann has had a long career as a medical technologist in Oakland and San Pablo before becoming a pediatrician in Pleasanton, La Jolla, Richmond and Pinole.
She has also been invited to participate in an annual jury by invitation at ProArts Gallery in Oakland. Alameda County is home to some of the most talented fiber artists in the world. From Windy Chien's intricate works to Joe Cunningham's bold quilts, these artists are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with this medium. Adia Millett's bedspreads add a unique touch to traditional quilting environments while Peggy Wiedemann's basketry brings a traditional artisanal approach to her work. Susan Taber Ávila, Emily Dubois, Lia Cook, Ellen Bakker and Dr.
Peggy Wiedemann have all been recognized for their contributions to fiber art in Alameda County. The City of Alameda continues to recommend the use of masks in all municipal centers, especially for those in high-risk environments. Merit Award winners such as Sebastopol Arts Center, Wayne Art Center, Solomon Dubnick Gallery, and The Center for Contemporary Art have all showcased the best of contemporary fiber art from around the world. Fiber art is an ever-evolving medium that allows for creative expression through traditional artisanal media such as fiber, clay and metal. Artists such as Windy Chien, Joe Cunningham, Adia Millett, Peggy Wiedemann, Susan Taber Ávila, Emily Dubois, Lia Cook, Ellen Bakker and Dr. Peggy Wiedemann are just some of the many talented fiber artists who call Alameda County home. Whether you're looking for intricate works or bold quilts, Alameda County is home to some of the most innovative fiber artists in the world.
From Merit Award winners to Artists of the Day, these artists are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with this medium.
